Item 59

Authorize to accept and expend in an amount not to exceed $17,019,503 in American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds to fund the Workforce Recruitment & Student Debt Relief Program that will help address workforce issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and assist in expanding and retaining NH’s workforce by reducing or eliminating student debt for participants that qualify. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on November 19, 2021.