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NY A01974
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
- Establishes an early intervention loan repayment program within the Department of Health to provide student loan repayment awards for early intervention providers working in underserved areas
- Requires 50% of funds to be distributed to providers with principal residence in New York City and 50% to providers outside NYC
- Recipients must commit to serving families in-person in underserved areas for three consecutive years, with awards distributed as 30% in year one, 30% in year two, and the remaining balance in year three
- Recipients who fail to complete the three-year commitment must repay amounts received according to a federal repayment formula
- Requires establishment of a working group within 90 days consisting of early intervention provider professional organizations to recommend a streamlined application process by September 30, 2027
- Takes effect April 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing an early intervention loan repayment program; provides funding is to be awarded regionally with 50% percent awarded to providers with a principal residence within NYC and the remaining fifty percent awarded to providers outside of NYC; provides that awards shall be given to providers who work in underserved areas for 3 consecutive years; provides loans shall be paid over a 3 year period; provides that a working group shall be established within 90 days to develop plans for the streamlined loan repayment program application process.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Health1/14/2025
Full Bill Text
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