Establishes the "public interest legal services loan assistance fund" to help public service attorneys repay student loans.
The bill establishes the "public interest legal services loan assistance fund" in New York, funded by bar examination fees and other sources. It aims to assist public service attorneys practicing public interest law in repaying their student loans. Eligible attorneys can apply for reimbursement of their student loan expenses. The fund will be administered by the chief administrator of the courts, who will also create an application process. The fund will be available for payments starting April 1, 2025.
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