Expands eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive loan forgiveness and increases loan reimbursement.
This bill amends the education law to expand the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive student loan expense grants. It increases the reimbursement amount for certain attorneys working in legal services with indigent clients. The bill also modifies the definition of "eligible period" and "year of qualified service," allowing for more years of qualified service and adjusting for interruptions in employment. The changes will take effect April 1, 2027.
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