Establishes a student loan repayment fund for veterinarians practicing in rural New York.
The bill creates the veterinarians across rural New York state student loan repayment fund to assist veterinarians who commit to practicing in rural areas for two years. Eligible veterinarians include those specializing in equine, beef cattle, dairy animals, and swine practices. The fund will cover up to 50% of their student loan debt annually, with caps at $10,000 or $14,000 depending on the specialty. The fund is managed by the department in collaboration with the commissioner of taxation and finance, the office of the professions, and the empire state development corporation.
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