Maryland § 24-1904.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 24-1904.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-1904.1.
(a) In addition to the assistance provided under § 24–1904 of this subtitle, the Department may, subject to the availability of money in the Fund, assist in the repayment of an education loan owed by a nurse or nursing support staff who:
(1) Practices a medical specialty that has been identified by the Department as being in shortage in the geographic area of the State where the nurse practices that specialty; and
(2) Commits to practicing in the area for a period of time determined by the Department.
(b) The Department shall prioritize funding for the repayment of education loans through the Program in the following order:
(1) Nurses or nursing support staff who meet the requirements under § 24–1904(b)(1) of this subtitle;
(2) Nurses or nursing support staff practicing in primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of nurses or nursing support staff; and
(3) Nurses or nursing support staff practicing in a medical specialty other than primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of that specialty.
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