SB998

Recruiting mental health professionals focusing on children and adolescents

Introduced·2/19/26
Intr Text

Establishes a loan repayment program for mental health professionals focusing on children and adolescents in West Virginia.

West Virginia SB998 creates a loan repayment program for mental health professionals focusing on children and adolescents. The program aims to alleviate student loan burdens for eligible professionals, encouraging them to enter the field. To qualify, applicants must have a degree from an accredited school, be licensed in West Virginia, and be employed full-time in a relevant field. They must also have outstanding student loans in good standing. The Department of Health administers the program, which includes a fund for loan repayments.

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Current
Health and Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 19

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 19

Senate

To Health and Human Resources then Finance

Feb 19

Senate

Introduced in Senate