Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report and pass a bill that establishes a loan forgiveness program for mental health and public health professionals who work in underserved areas for at least 2 years.

Highlights:

• Establishes a student loan forgiveness program for mental health and public health professionals who work in underserved areas in the state for at least 2 years (Sec. A).

• Authorizes the aforementioned loan forgiveness program to replace a previously established program that applied only to doctor and placed caps on the number of loans available (Sec. A).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. A).

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