§ 23-14-1-2

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) 'Board' means the health professional loan repayment board. (2) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of postsecondary education. (3) 'Community health center' means a healthcare facility as defined and licensed under chapter 17 of this title. (4) 'Division' means the Rhode Island division of higher education assistance. (5) 'Eligible health professional' means a physician, dentist, dental hygienist, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, physician assistant, or any other eligible healthcare professional under § 338A of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. § 254l, licensed in the state who has entered into a contract with the board to serve medically underserved populations. (6) 'Loan repayment' means an amount of money to be repaid to satisfy loan obligations incurred to obtain a degree or certification in an eligible health profession as defined in subdivision (5). History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 191, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 7, § 11.