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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

Senate Bill 239

Senate Author:  Schwertner et al.

Effective:  9-1-15

House Sponsor:  Zerwas et al.


            Senate Bill 239 amends the Education Code to require the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish a loan repayment assistance program for certain mental health professionals if the legislature appropriates funds for the program. The bill establishes eligibility requirements for, and the terms and amounts of, the repayment assistance.