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Tax-Free Scholarships to Boost Mental Health and Addiction Workforce.

This law establishes a new scholarship program covering tuition and educational expenses for students training in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. In exchange for this financial aid, recipients must commit to working in areas facing professional shortages, aiming to improve access to critical care for citizens. Crucially, the scholarship funds received are exempt from federal income tax.
Key points
Provides tax-free financial aid covering tuition and expenses for future mental health professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, counselors, social workers).
Recipients must commit to serving in designated shortage areas or counties with high drug overdose rates for a period equal to the scholarship duration.
The goal is to increase the availability of addiction and mental health specialists in underserved communities across the country.
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Print number: 118_HR_9581
Sponsor: Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
Process start date: 2024-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

STAR Plus Scholarship Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9581.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provides tax-free financial aid covering tuition and expenses for future mental health professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, counselors, social workers).
  • Recipients must commit to serving in designated shortage areas or counties with high drug overdose rates for a period equal to the scholarship duration.
  • The goal is to increase the availability of addiction and mental health specialists in underserved communities across the country.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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