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Scholarships for Addiction and Mental Health Professionals

This act establishes a scholarship program for students pursuing careers in substance use disorder treatment and mental health. The goal is to increase the number of professionals in underserved areas. Scholarships will cover tuition and educational expenses in exchange for a commitment to work in designated shortage areas after graduation.
Key points
Scholarship program for students in substance use disorder treatment and mental health fields.
Scholarships cover tuition and educational expenses, helping individuals pursue these careers.
Recipients commit to working in mental health professional shortage areas after graduation.
Scholarship funds received will not be counted as taxable income.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3655
Sponsor: Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
Process start date: 2025-05-29
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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 119_HR_3655.

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 2025-05-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Scholarship program for students in substance use disorder treatment and mental health fields.
  • Scholarships cover tuition and educational expenses, helping individuals pursue these careers.
  • Recipients commit to working in mental health professional shortage areas after graduation.
  • Scholarship funds received will not be counted as taxable income.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Education