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NY S05086

NY S05086
Creates the child care professionals loan forgiveness incentive program for applicants who agree to engage in employment in the child care field; establishes the eligibility for such awards; establishes the amount and duration of such awards.


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Introduced
02/23/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Creates the child care professionals loan forgiveness incentive program for applicants who agree to engage in employment in the child care field; establishes the eligibility for such awards; establishes the amount and duration of such awards.

AI Summary

This bill creates the New York State Child Care Professionals Loan Forgiveness Incentive Program, which provides student loan forgiveness awards to eligible applicants who agree to work as child care professionals in New York for at least five years. The program aims to increase the number of child care professionals employed in the state. Eligible applicants must be New York residents who have graduated from an accredited institution of higher education and have outstanding student loan debt. Awards of up to $25,000 will be granted over the course of five years, with 20% awarded each year upon the completion of each year of service as a child care professional.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (on 01/05/2022)

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