South Carolina H 3348: Studen Loan Forgiveness

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2025-2026 Bill 3348 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3348

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
59-1-505 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REGISTERED NURSES AND DOCTORS PRACTICING IN 
THIS STATE QUALIFY FOR STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Article 5, Chapter 1, Title 59 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
59-1-505. (A) All registered nurses 
and doctors practicing in this State may apply for student loan forgiveness in 
accordance with the guidelines set out by the department.

 (B) 
Each year the General Assembly shall appropriate funds from the general fund, 
as necessary, to fund the student loan forgiveness described in this section.

 (C) 
The department shall promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the 
provisions of this section. The department also shall establish guidelines and 
procedures necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and publish 
those guidelines and procedures on its website.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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