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MA H643
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
10/04/2017
10/04/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a student loan repayment pilot program to be administered by the Board of Higher Education for licensed social workers. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a student loan repayment pilot program for licensed certified social workers in high-need areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The program will be administered by the Board of Higher Education and will provide up to $250 per month for up to 48 months to eligible participants to help repay their student loans. The program is limited to 100 participants and is targeted at social workers entering the field after July 1, 2017 who meet certain income and employment requirements. The bill also establishes a trust fund to manage the program's funding, and requires the Board of Higher Education to evaluate the program and provide recommendations to the legislature on whether a permanent program should be established.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (32)
Ruth Balser (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Mike Day (D),
Eileen Donoghue (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H643 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H643.pdf |
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