H 283
An Act relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers
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Bill overview
This bill proposes establishing a student loan repayment program specifically for human services workers in Massachusetts. The goal is to encourage more people to enter and remain in these vital professions by alleviating the financial burden of student loan debt. The program would provide assistance to eligible workers, aiming to strengthen the human services sector.
Key provisions
- Creates a student loan repayment program.
- Targets human services workers in Massachusetts.
- Aims to incentivize entry and retention in the human services field.
- Details of eligibility criteria and repayment amounts would be determined through further legislation.
- The program would be administered by the Department of Public Health.
- Funding for the program would be secured through the state budget.
Who is affected
- Human services workers
- Individuals with student loan debt
- Massachusetts residents
- The human services sector
- Potential human services workers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a dedicated loan repayment program for human services workers.
- It builds upon previous attempts to establish similar programs in Massachusetts.
- The program’s specific details, such as eligibility requirements and repayment amounts, are yet to be finalized.
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Bruce E. Tarr
Bud L. Williams
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.283 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers
By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 283) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Jeffrey N. Roy , Sean Garballey Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.283
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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