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MA S120

Relative to creating a loan repayment program for human service workers


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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