SB 581
Creates the psychology provider incentive program within the Oregon Health Authority to provide financial incentives to students enrolled in approved doctoral programs in psychology who complete courses that provide cultural competency training.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act tells OHA to give money to some psychologists and some psychology students who take a type of class. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Creates the psychology provider incentive program within the Oregon Health Authority to provide financial incentives to students enrolled in approved doctoral programs in psychology who complete courses that provide cultural competency training. Requires the program to provide loan repayment subsidies to certain licensed psychologists. Establishes the Psychology Provider Incentive Fund. Requires the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to guarantee full-time employment to certain licensed psychologists. Requires public employers to award a hiring preference to certain licensed psychologists. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Committee
JWM
Sponsors
Sen Frederick
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
Invalid Date
Legislative Timeline
Senate: In committee upon adjournment.
Senate: Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Senate: Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Senate: Work Session held.
Senate: Public Hearing held.
Senate: Referred to Education, then Ways and Means.
Senate: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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