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Workers Urge State Loan-Repayment Program to Retain Human-Services Staff
Summary
Witnesses testified in favor of H.283 / S.119, legislation to create/continue a student loan repayment program for human-service workers; proponents argued the program helps retain staff who provide essential services and described strong applicant demand in prior ARPA-funded rounds.
The committee received testimony supporting House Bill 283 / Senate Bill 119 to establish a recurring student loan repayment program for the human-services workforce in Massachusetts.
Bill Yolenak, president and CEO of the Providers Council, said the sector is underpaid and that prior one‑time American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding drew more than 3,100 applications…
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