This bill eliminates the requirement that participants in the Social Work Education Loan Repayment Program have completed a social work degree within 3 years of the date of application for the program. The bill adds to the list of practice areas available for participation in the program. The bill replaces the current priority consideration in the program with one developed by the Finance Authority of Maine with stakeholder input and also requires stakeholder input on changes to the application process. The bill requires a participant to serve residents of this State, increases the number of loans repaid each year and increases the amount of repayment for each participant.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 632, HP 409: 10.1038