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NY A01017
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Albert Stirpe
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AI Summary
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Establishes a student loan forgiveness program for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs) to increase the number of individuals in substance abuse counseling.
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Eligible CASACs must have been New York residents for at least one year and be employed at a state-licensed facility.
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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.
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Award amounts are granted based on availability of funds and allocated by the president to eligible CASACs as certified to the commissioner.
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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