Bill
AB 270
Overview: AB 270 - Relating to: a school psychologist loan program. (FE)Status: Senator Ratcliff added as a cosponsorIntroduced: January 21, 2025Purpose and Intent: The main goal o
Overview: AB 270 - Relating to: a school psychologist loan program. (FE)
Status: Senator Ratcliff added as a cosponsor
Introduced: January 21, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish a loan program to help address the shortage of school psychologists in the state. The program aims to incentivize individuals to pursue careers as school psychologists and work in high-need school districts.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a school psychologist loan program to provide financial assistance to eligible individuals
- Offers loan forgiveness for school psychologists who commit to working in high-need school districts for a certain period
- Establishes eligibility criteria and application process for the loan program
- Appropriates funding for the administration and implementation of the program
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Prospective and current school psychologists who can benefit from the loan program and loan forgiveness
- Students and families in high-need school districts who will have increased access to school psychologist services
- School districts that may be able to attract and retain qualified school psychologists
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced in the legislature and is currently awaiting further action, such as committee hearings and votes.
- If passed, the loan program would need to be implemented and promoted to eligible individuals.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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