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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to create a loan repayment program for human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to create a loan repayment program for human service workers in Massachusetts. The program would provide up to $1,800 per year in student loan repayment assistance for eligible participants, with the Commonwealth making direct payments to the lender of up to $150 per month for a period of up to 48 months. To be eligible, an individual must work a minimum of 35 hours per week as a human service worker at a community-based organization, have an individual income of no more than $50,000 per year, and have maintained 12 consecutive months of employment in the field. The program aims to encourage individuals to enter and maintain employment in the human services sector.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
Eric Lesser (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Keenan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/31/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S120 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S120.pdf |
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