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AR HB1766
Bill
Status
3/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Gillam
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AI Summary
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Creates a loan repayment program administered by the Department of Higher Education for Arkansas residents who attended Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Provides yearly federal student loan repayment for up to five consecutive years if recipients practice food supply veterinary medicine in Arkansas within 90 days of completing their degree and/or internship
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Requires participants to maintain food supply veterinary medicine practice in Arkansas for a minimum of one year for each year of loan repayment, with all five years being consecutive
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Limits loan repayment amounts to not exceed tuition assistance provided under the Southern Regional Education Compact program
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Allows postponement of the five-year practice obligation for temporary medical disability, military service, or other periods approved by the department
Legislative Description
To Create A Loan Repayment Program For Out-of-state Veterinary Medical Education At The Mississippi State University College Of Veterinary Medicine And To Provide Loan Forgiveness For Veterinarians In Some Circumstances.
Last Action
House Notification that HB1766 is now Act 881
3/31/2011