A 4237 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Large Animal Veterinarian Loan Redemption Program; appropriates $200,000.

This bill establishes a program to reduce student loan debt for veterinarians working in New Jersey's underserved areas. It provides up to $25,000 annually in loan repayment (capped at $150,000 total) for full-time large animal vets, $16,666 annually (capped at $100,000) for mixed-time vets, and $8,333 annually (capped at $50,000) for part-time vets who commit to three years of service in designated shortage areas. Participants must prove annual employment in these areas and meet specific practice hour requirements. The program is funded by a $200,000 state appropriation through the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Jun 15, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026
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Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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Jun 15, 2026
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Transferred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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