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S 5252 In Committee

Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Passed
Enacted

Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons for the purpose of increasing the number of mental health professionals rendering mental health services in correctional institutions; provides for eligibility and priority; provides for awards in the amount of $2,000; makes related provisions.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 20, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low