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MA S683
Establishing an education loan repayment program for social workers in areas of need
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
10/02/2017
10/02/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish an education loan repayment program for social workers in areas of need. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an education loan repayment program for licensed certified social workers in areas of need in Massachusetts. The program, administered by the Board of Higher Education, will provide up to $250 per month for up to 48 months to assist eligible social workers with repaying their student loans. The program is limited to 100 participants with incomes not exceeding 500% of the federal poverty level who entered the field of social work after July 1, 2017 and are employed in child welfare or other high-need areas. The bill also creates a dedicated trust fund to finance the program, and requires the Board of Higher Education to evaluate the program's effectiveness and provide recommendations on whether a permanent program should be established.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (16)
James Cantwell (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Eileen Donoghue (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 10/02/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S683 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S683.pdf |
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