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Adds to existing law to provide that students who attend medical school through the WWAMI program or who are in an Idaho slot at the University of Utah shall commit to practicing in Idaho or reimburse the state for supporting the student's medical education.

HIGHER EDUCATION -- Adds to existing law to provide that students who attend medical school through the WWAMI program or who are in an Idaho slot at the University of Utah shall commit to practicing in Idaho or reimburse the state for supporting the student's medical education.

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ThislegislationwillrequireIdahostudentswhoenrollinWWAMIRegionalMedicalProgramortheUniversity of Utah School of Medicine to sign a contract with the State Board of Education stipulating that the student will repay monies paid for their education from public funds, unless the student is actively engaged in professional practice in Idaho for four years.

house Chamber· Mar 7, 2022

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
54 Yea
15 Nay
1 absentPassed by 39 votes
Republican
53 yea/4 nay
Democrat
1 yea/11 nay
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ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)

Reported Signed by Governor on March 28, 2022 Session Law Chapter 278 Effective: 07/01/2022