Health care; allied health professionals, training; tuition grants and loan forgiveness; Rural Allied Health Professional Workforce Expansion Act and Rural Clinical Training Partnership Fund created

Summary

The bill creates a statewide program that offers tuition grants or loan forgiveness to students and new graduates who commit to work in medically underserved areas. It also funds rural training sites, a grant fund for clinical rotations and preceptor training, and a paid internship stipend of up to $5,000. The goal is to increase the number of qualified allied health professionals serving rural communities.

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