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GA SB480
GA SB480Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; student loan repayment for mental health and substance use professionals serving in certain capacities; provide
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Introduced
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Passed
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/19/2024
04/19/2024
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 provide for student loan repayment for mental health and substance use professionals serving in certain capacities; to provide for definitions; to authorize the board to approve applications; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Georgia Code to establish a student loan repayment program for mental health and substance use professionals who provide services to underserved youth or practice in underserved geographic areas in the state. The bill defines key terms, authorizes the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce to approve applications and provide loan repayment agreements, sets eligibility requirements, and outlines the terms and conditions of the loan repayment agreements. The bill also requires the board to adopt necessary rules and regulations, and states that the loan repayment is contingent on appropriation of funds by the Georgia General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
John Albers (R)*,
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Shelly Echols (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Mike Hodges (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
John Kennedy (R)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Ben Watson (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Sharon Cooper (R),
Last Action
Act 381 (on 04/19/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66883 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/227788 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/226237 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223559 |
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