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NY A00376

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Albert Stirpe

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

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

  • Requires applicants to be New York State residents for at least one year and employed as a CASAC in a state-licensed facility

  • Limits loan forgiveness awards to a maximum of three years per recipient

  • Awards may cover up to the total cost of the recipient's student loan debt, subject to fund availability

  • Takes effect April 1, 2027

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

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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