Expands approved sites under Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.
This bill (A5582) expands the list of eligible locations where behavioral healthcare providers can work to qualify for student loan redemption under New Jersey's program. It specifically adds for-profit community mental health providers to the current list of approved sites, which previously included nonprofits, schools, and government agencies. The program helps providers like psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors redeem up to $150,000 in qualifying student loans by contracting to work at these approved sites. This change directly affects behavioral healthcare providers seeking loan relief and the for-profit organizations that can now become participating sites.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 5, 2025
Last action May 5, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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