Establishes loan redemption program for certified veterinarians employed as large animal veterinarians in New Jersey.
This bill establishes New Jersey's Large Animal Veterinarian Loan Redemption Program, targeting licensed veterinarians who practice large animal medicine in state-designated underserved areas. It allows eligible participants - New Jersey residents who graduated from an approved veterinary school, completed a residency program, and commit to five years of service - to redeem 20% of their qualifying student loan debt (principal and interest) each year. Participants must practice in areas identified by the Agriculture Secretary as having veterinarian shortages, with the state covering up to 100% of eligible debt after five full years. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority administers the program, matching participants to underserved areas and verifying annual service.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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P
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
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Latham Tiver
RRepublican
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Owen Henry
RRepublican
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