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HB 380 - Establishes Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program - Delaware Key Vote

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Title: Establishes Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program

Signed by Governor John Carney, Jr.


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Title: Establishes Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program.

Highlights:

  • Establishes Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program “for attorneys employed by the State of Delaware or one of Delaware’s civil legal aid organizations for the purpose of practicing law” (Page 1).

  • Establishes loan award committee composed of a) Executive Director of Criminal Justice Council, b) Chief Defender or designee, c) Attorney General or designee, d) Chief Justice or designee, e) member of Delaware Bar appointed by Governor (Page 2).

  • Establishes criteria for Program applicants (e.g. must be active member, in good standing, of Bar of Delaware Supreme Court) (Page 2).

  • Specifies that “The applicants having the greatest financial need is determined in the sole discretion of the loan award committee.” (Page 3).

  • Prohibits awards to applicants earning over $110,000 per annum (Page 3).

  • Limits awards to between $2,500 and $5,000 (Page 3).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Establishes Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that establishes a Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program.

Highlights:

  • Establishes Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program “for attorneys employed by the State of Delaware or one of Delaware’s civil legal aid organizations for the purpose of practicing law” (Page 1).

  • Establishes loan award committee composed of a) Executive Director of Criminal Justice Council, b) Chief Defender or designee, c) Attorney General or designee, d) Chief Justice or designee, e) member of Delaware Bar appointed by Governor (Page 2).

  • Establishes criteria for Program applicants (e.g. must be active member, in good standing, of Bar of Delaware Supreme Court) (Page 2).

  • Specifies that “The applicants having the greatest financial need is determined in the sole discretion of the loan award committee.” (Page 3).

  • Prohibits awards to applicants earning over $110,000 per annum (Page 3).

  • Limits awards to between $2,500 and $5,000 (Page 3).

Full Bill Text

Title: Establishes Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program

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