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NY A04562
NY A04562Provides 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
02/16/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Aileen Gunther (D)*,
Karl Brabenec (R),
William Colton (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Matt Slater (R),
Phil Steck (D),
Last Action
referred to higher education (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A4562 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04562&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04562 |
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