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SB23-044

Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program

Concerning updates to the veterinary education loan repayment program.
Session:
2023 Regular Session
Subject:
Higher Education
Bill Summary

The bill updates the veterinary education loan repayment program in the following ways:

  • The number of qualified applicants per year is increased from 4 to 6;
  • The requirement that an applicant must have graduated from an accredited veterinary school in 2017 or later is eliminated;
  • The total amount an applicant is eligible for over a 4-year period is increased from $70,000 to $90,000;
  • The yearly repayment amounts for successful applicants are increased; and
  • The state treasurer is required to transfer $540,000 from the general fund to the veterinary education loan repayment fund on September 1, 2023.
    (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. J. Ginal, Sen. R. Pelton
Rep. K. McCormick

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