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NY A01017

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Albert Stirpe

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a student loan forgiveness program for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs) to increase the number of individuals in substance abuse counseling.

  • Eligible CASACs must have been New York residents for at least one year and be employed at a state-licensed facility.

  • Award recipients are eligible for up to three annual awards, with each award not to exceed the total amount of the recipient's student loan debt.

  • Award amounts are granted based on availability of funds and allocated by the president to eligible CASACs as certified to the commissioner.

  • Takes effect April 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Provides loan forgiveness to credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselors (CASACs) who reside in the state and work in a facility licensed by the state.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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