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WV SB998
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scott Fuller
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AI Summary
- Creates a student loan repayment program in West Virginia to recruit mental health professionals who focus on treating children and adolescents
- Eligible professionals include doctoral and master's level clinical psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners with full West Virginia licensure
- Participants must complete 12 consecutive months of full-time employment in West Virginia for each year of loan repayment, with eligibility for up to 10 years in the program
- Maximum annual loan repayment is 10% of total loan balance, with an aggregate cap of $50,000 per recipient over the 10-year eligibility period
- Establishes a dedicated general revenue fund administered by the Department of Health, with payments made directly to lenders on behalf of recipients
Legislative Description
Recruiting mental health professionals focusing on children and adolescents
Human Services
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Resources2/19/2026
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