Bill > HB1349

This bill establishes the Social Worker Educational Enrollment and Training Program within the Department of Health of the Commonwealth. The program provides commitment stipends of $30,000 to qualified applicants, who must hold a master's or doctoral degree in social work and commit to serving in a mental health professional shortage area for at least 12 months after completing an internship position authorized by the department. The bill also appropriates $10 million annually from the General Fund to the department to administer the program, with the amount adjusted for inflation.