An act relating to the creation a forgivable loan incentive program for graduates of the Vermont Law School
This bill creates a forgivable loan program for graduates of Vermont Law School who agree to work as lawyers for state government agencies for at least three years. The program would provide financial incentives to encourage recent graduates to pursue public service careers in Vermont. Under the proposed legislation, eligible graduates would receive loan forgiveness as a reward for their commitment to working in the state's governmental legal sector. The bill directly affects law school graduates and state employers seeking to strengthen their legal workforce.
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introduced
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2024
Last action Jan 30, 2024
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Jan 30, 2024
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Martin LaLonde
DDemocratic
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