Sen. King Joins Bipartisan Bill to Grow Mental Health Care Workforce in Rural America
July 30, 2022
July 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) has joined bipartisan legislation that would repay up to $250,000 in eligible student loans for mental health professionals who work in underserved areas. The Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act, led by Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), would encourage careers in mental health services and incentivize th . . .
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) has joined bipartisan legislation that would repay up to $250,000 in eligible student loans for mental health professionals who work in underserved areas. The Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act, led by Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), would encourage careers in mental health services and incentivize th . . .