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PA SB900
Bill
Status
7/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Kane
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AI Summary
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Creates two loan forgiveness programs administered by PHEAA: one for mental health and intellectual disability staff members, and one for alcohol and drug addiction counselors working in Pennsylvania
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Forgives up to $6,250 per year and $25,000 total over four years of full-time work for eligible participants who hold Stafford or consolidation loans through PHEAA
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Requires recipients to be Pennsylvania residents with at least a two-year degree, complete six months of full-time employment, and commit to working in the field for at least four years
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Loan forgiveness amounts are exempt from Pennsylvania state income tax under the Tax Reform Code of 1971
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PHEAA must publish annual reports by October 1 detailing program participation, contract defaults, and enforcement actions, with funding contingent on General Assembly appropriations
Legislative Description
Providing for Commonwealth support for a Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Staff Member Loan Forgiveness Program and an Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor Loan Forgiveness Program; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
Last Action
Referred to Education
7/8/2025