Rural Veterinary Workforce Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to make assistance received by veterinary students participating in loan repayment or forgiveness programs more tax-advantaged. Specifically, it modifies the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain assistance from being considered taxable income. This change is intended to encourage more veterinary students to pursue careers in rural areas by reducing the financial burden of student loans. The bill focuses on programs related to veterinary education and rural service.
Key provisions
- Excludes assistance from veterinary student loan repayment programs from taxable income.
- Modifies Section 108(f)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Expands the definition of qualifying programs to include State loan repayment and forgiveness programs.
- Specifically references the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act.
Who is affected
- Veterinary students
- Veterinary schools
- Taxpayers receiving assistance
- Loan repayment program providers
- States with veterinary loan programs
Notable changes
- Broadens the definition of eligible loan repayment and forgiveness programs.
- Creates a new effective date for the changes (December 31, 2025).
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