SB 635 - This act modifies the "Health Professional Student Loan Repayment Program" to be the "Missouri Student Loan Repayment Program" or "MOSLRP". MOSLRP shall be for persons who practice in areas of defined need after graduating from an accredited graduate training program in the following disciplines: allopathic medical doctor, osteopathic medical doctor, general dentist, dental hygienist, registered nurse, physician assistant, psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, marital and family therapist, or pharmacist. MOSLRP shall not include chiropractic college graduates, unlike the current "Health Professional Student Loan Repayment Program". The standards the Department of Health and Senior Services may establish shall not include enrollment as a full-time student in certain courses of study as in the current program, but shall include authorization to practice certain types of health professions.

This act is identical to HB 720 (2025).

SARAH HASKINS

Statutes affected:
Introduced (2542S.01): 191.600, 191.603, 191.605, 191.607, 191.611, 191.614, 191.615

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 635
Sponsor: Gregory (21)
Hearing Date: 4/1/2025


COMMITTEE: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

CHAIRMAN: Brown (16)

DATE REFERRED: 3/24/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 3/25/2025



STAFF:
Ashley Bax
Katie O'Brien
Will Wheeler


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Kyna Iman - MO Nurses Association
Ben Terrell
Cade Tremain - Missouri Chamber of Commerce
Ben Pillsbury - ASUM
Katie Gamble - Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants
Jacob Scott - Missouri State Medical Association
David Jackson - JCMG


WITNESSES AGAINST: