Establishes loan redemption program and gross income tax credit for mental health professionals who serve children and adolescents.
This bill establishes a program offering financial support to licensed mental health professionals in New Jersey who provide full-time services to children and adolescents. Eligible professionals can receive up to $1,000 annually toward student loan repayment (max 4 years) and a $1,000 annual gross income tax credit for working in qualifying roles. To qualify, applicants must be NJ residents, hold relevant licenses, work full-time serving youth, and have outstanding student loans without default. The program requires annual verification of residency, employment, and loan balance, with penalties for false claims.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Aura Dunn
RRepublican
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Rob Clifton
RRepublican
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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