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GA HB1077
GA HB1077Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; grant program to provide funding to eligible institutions for additional behavioral health workforce training positions; create
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to create a grant program to provide funding to eligible institutions for additional behavioral health workforce training positions; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility criteria; to provide for funding sources; to provide for applications; to provide for funding limitations; to create a behavioral health provider loan repayment program; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts with program participants; to provide for payment criteria; to provide for maximum amounts; to provide for prioritization of applications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates a grant program within the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce to provide funding to eligible institutions, such as hospitals and schools, to increase the number of training positions for various behavioral health providers, including psychiatrists, addiction medicine physicians, psychologists, social workers, and professional counselors. The bill also establishes the Behavioral Health Provider Student Loan Repayment Program, which allows the Board to enter into contracts with eligible behavioral health providers to repay a portion of their student loan debt if they meet certain criteria, such as serving a significant number of Medicaid patients. The goal of these provisions is to expand the behavioral health workforce in Georgia by supporting the training and retention of these critical healthcare professionals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate Regulated Industries & Utilities Committee (09:00:00 3/21/2024 450 CAP) (on 03/21/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66490 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/222315 |
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