IndianaIndiana could help repay veterinary workers' student loans if funded
If enacted and funded, Indiana could repay training loans for eligible veterinary workers who agree to full-time service in the state.
What it does
If enacted and funded, the program could repay training loans for eligible Indiana veterinarians and veterinary technicians who are U.S. citizens and commit to full-time service in the state.
The fund could receive money from lawmakers, grants, and donors. Donors could direct their gifts toward certain types of veterinary care or parts of Indiana.
Argument forIf funded, loan help might make it easier for eligible veterinary workers to commit to full-time care in underserved parts of Indiana.
Argument againstThe U.S. citizenship rule could leave out Indiana veterinary workers who are able to serve areas short on care.
More detail
The animal health board could repay qualifying student loans directly to the holders of those loans. Applicants must live in Indiana, be U.S. citizens, and be licensed and accredited veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians. Their loans must come from accredited veterinary training programs. Applicants must agree to provide full-time veterinary care in Indiana for the number of years the board sets. The board must consider shortages when deciding what care is essential. Repayments depend on money in the fund. If enacted, these rules would take effect July 1, 2026.
Lawmakers could put money in the fund, which could also receive grants and gifts. The fund would pay qualifying veterinary student loans. Donors may direct their gifts to a type of veterinary practice or an area of Indiana. If enacted, these fund rules would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 12Representative Bartlett added as coauthorLatest
- Jan 8Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
- Jan 8Committee report: do pass, adoptedMinor
- 2025
- Dec 1First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentMinor
- Dec 1Authored by Representative AylesworthIntroduced
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