Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Education Law that lets eligible mental‑health clinicians with student loans receive cash awards for working full‑time in correctional facilities. Awards are $2,000 each, capped at $20,000 per person, and are given based on a three‑tier priority system. The goal is to boost the number of qualified providers in state and local prisons and jails.

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