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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a student loan repayment program for human services workers in Massachusetts. The program aims to encourage individuals to enter the human services field and maintain employment at human service programs. To be eligible, workers must be employed full-time (at least 35 hours per week) for at least 12 consecutive months. Priority will be given to applicants with lower incomes, those who are bilingual, those working in vaccine equity communities, and those with at least 3 years of experience in direct care. Eligible workers can receive up to $6,000 for an associate's degree, $20,000 for a bachelor's degree, or $30,000 for a master's degree to help repay their qualified student loans. The program will be administered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services in accordance with guidelines from the Department of Higher Education.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (65)
Smitty Pignatelli (D)*,
Jeff Roy (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jenny Armini (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Bruce Ayers (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ryan Hamilton (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Christopher Markey (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jim O'Day (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Estela Reyes (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Bud Williams (D),
Chris Worrell (D),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S77 (on 03/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H214 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H214.pdf |
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