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MD HB1398
MD HB1398Higher Education – Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program – Eligibility
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Introduced
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expanding the eligibility for the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program to include individuals who received a certain degree from an accredited veterinary school and provided veterinary services for a certain time period at certain animal shelters.
AI Summary
This bill expands the eligibility for the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program to include veterinary practitioners who have provided veterinary services for at least 20 hours per week as an employee or 15 hours per week as a volunteer at certain animal shelters. The bill also requires the Office of Student Financial Assistance to assist in the repayment of higher education loans for these veterinary practitioners, in addition to public school teachers and mental health professionals who meet the program's requirements. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Mark Chang (D)*,
Nick Allen (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Sara Love (D),
Aletheia McCaskill (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Natalie Ziegler (D),
Last Action
House Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 2/28/2024 ) (on 02/28/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1398?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1398f.pdf |
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