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CT HB05025

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

John McKinney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Connecticut loan forgiveness program administered by the Department of Higher Education for graduates in green technology, life science, and health information technology fields, effective July 1, 2010.

  • Provides bachelor's degree recipients who have worked in-state in qualifying fields for at least two years with up to $2,500 per year or 5% of loan balance annually (whichever is less) for up to four years.

  • Provides associate degree recipients who have worked in-state in qualifying fields for at least two years with up to $2,500 per year or 5% of loan balance annually (whichever is less) for up to two years.

  • Caps total loan reimbursements at $10,000 per recipient across all state and federal loan forgiveness programs combined.

  • Authorizes the Board of Governors of Higher Education to adopt regulations to implement the program.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Green Technology, Life Science And Health Information Technology Jobs Loan Forgiveness Program.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

4/5/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/5/2010
Higher Education and Employment Advancement2/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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