Establishes loan redemption program for certified veterinarians employed as large animal veterinarians in New Jersey.
This bill establishes a program to help New Jersey veterinarians with student loan debt. It allows eligible large animal veterinarians who work in state-designated underserved areas to have 20% of their student loan debt redeemed each year, up to 100% after five years of service. To qualify, participants must be New Jersey residents, graduates of an approved veterinary school, have completed a residency program, and agree to practice large animal veterinary medicine in an underserved area. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority administers the program, matching participants to designated areas with veterinarian shortages. The program requires annual proof of employment and allows for contract termination under specific circumstances like disability or death.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Heather Simmons
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