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NY A04562

NY A04562
Provides for loan forgiveness for mental health nurses that make a commitment to practice in a "rural" tract or county.


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing loan forgiveness for mental health nurses

AI Summary

This bill amends the education law to create the New York State Mental Health Nurse Loan Forgiveness Incentive Program. The program will provide student loan forgiveness awards to eligible mental health nurses who have graduated from an approved New York state college or university, have outstanding student loan debt, and commit to practicing in a "rural" tract or county as defined by the Health Resources and Services Administration, or in state psychiatric hospitals, inpatient psychiatric units, addiction treatment centers, behavioral health clinics, or county-run mental health programs. The awards will be granted by the corporation within the appropriated amounts and based on the availability of funds.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

referred to higher education (on 01/03/2024)

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