Bill > HB1790

This bill establishes the Future Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Professional Counselors Grant Program through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). The program will provide $5,000 grants to eligible individuals who are working towards becoming fully licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, or professional counselors in Pennsylvania. To be eligible, applicants must be Pennsylvania residents, hold a relevant master's degree or be an associate licensee, and commit to working in their chosen profession in the state for at least two years after completing their supervised clinical experience. The agency will administer the grants on a first-come, first-served basis, using appropriated funds and potentially accepting additional public and private funding. Recipients can only receive one grant, and the grants will be tax-exempt. PHEAA is required to submit annual reports by September 30th detailing program metrics, such as the number of applicants and grants awarded in each professional category, and these reports must be delivered to various state officials and posted on the agency's website. The program aims to support mental health professionals in completing their licensing requirements and encourage them to work in Pennsylvania.

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