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HB88 • 2025

State veterinary education; biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; provide

State veterinary education; biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; provide

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Sponsor
Barnes, Imani
Last action
2026-02-26
Official status
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary mentions 'cancellation' and 'repeal conflicting laws,' but does not explain the specific circumstances under which loans are cancelled or which laws are repealed.

HB88: State Veterinary Education and Loan Forgiveness for Biomedical Technicians

This bill changes Georgia law to allow biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding state veterinary education.
  • Makes biomedical technicians eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program.
  • Provides a definition related to this law.
  • Sets conditions and eligibility rules for the program.
  • Establishes terms for the loan purchase agreement.
  • Includes provisions for cancellation of loans.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Biomedical technicians seeking state student loan forgiveness
  • Entities managing state veterinary education programs

Limits and Unknowns

  • The specific conditions and eligibility requirements are not detailed in the provided summary.
  • The exact amount of money available for these loans is not stated.
  • The effective date when this law begins to work has not been set yet.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-26 Georgia General Assembly

    House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Official Summary Text

State veterinary education; biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; provide