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FL S0164
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes a mental health profession scholarship and loan forgiveness program within the Florida Department of Health to attract students to mental health fields and encourage professionals to work in shortage areas
- Scholarships of up to $8,000 per year for up to 2 years may be awarded to students enrolled in approved graduate programs in psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling, with a cap of 5,000 scholarships per year
- Scholarship recipients must provide 12 months of mental health services at an eligible health care facility in a designated shortage area or serve in a faculty position for each year of assistance received; failure to meet obligations requires full repayment plus 10% interest
- Loan repayment awards of up to $4,000 per year for up to 4 years are available to licensed graduates employed at eligible facilities, with priority given to state-operated facilities, public schools, county health departments, and federally sponsored community health centers
- Program implementation is contingent on specific funding appropriations, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Solutions for Mental Health Professional Shortages
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
3/8/2024
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