Bill > A05720

This bill expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness and increases the loan reimbursement amount for attorneys who work in legal services with indigent clients. Specifically, the bill amends the Education Law to extend the "eligible period" for loan forgiveness from 6 years to 7 years after the completion of the second year of employment as an eligible attorney. It also increases the maximum annual loan reimbursement from $3,400 to $5,500 per qualifying year. The bill ensures that current program participants are not negatively impacted by these changes.