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NY A00376
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Albert Stirpe
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires applicants to be New York State residents for at least one year and employed as a CASAC in a state-licensed facility
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Limits loan forgiveness awards to a maximum of three years per recipient
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Awards may cover up to the total cost of the recipient's student loan debt, subject to fund availability
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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