Provide for veterinary training loan program

This bill establishes a Montana veterinary training loan program to address veterinarian shortages in rural areas. It provides loans (up to $100,000 total) to veterinary students enrolled in accredited programs who commit to practicing full-time in Montana’s underserved rural areas for four years after graduation. Montana residents receive priority, and participants must maintain good academic standing while obtaining a Montana veterinary license. If participants fail to fulfill the commitment, they must repay the loan plus interest, but forgiven loans are not considered taxable income. The program is administered by the Montana Commissioner of Higher Education with defined reporting and eligibility requirements.