NY A02052

Creates the New York State Agriculture Educators Loan Forgiveness Incentive Program to reduce student loan debt for agriculture educators teaching in New York

Defines agriculture educators as instructors providing didactic instruction about agriculture, food, and natural resources through lessons in science, communications, leadership, management, and technology

Requires applicants to have graduated from an approved New York state college or university, work full-time as an agriculture educator for at least two years, and reside in New York for at least two years post-graduation

Applications must be submitted within two years of college graduation

Awards will be made on a competitive basis with provisions for consideration of economically disadvantaged applicants, subject to available funding