Provides for loan forgiveness for mental health nurses

This bill creates a New York State program to forgive student loans for mental health nurses who commit to working in underserved areas. It directly affects nurses who graduated from approved New York colleges, have outstanding student debt, and work as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, or clinical nurse specialists in state-licensed mental health settings. To qualify, applicants must commit to practicing for the award duration in a Health Resources and Services Administration-defined "rural" area or in state psychiatric hospitals, addiction centers, behavioral health clinics, or county mental health programs. Eligibility is competitive, with priority for economically disadvantaged applicants, and funding is limited to available appropriations.