What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 9581.
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.
Status:
Expired
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