Lisa Milot, Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law and Director of Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills, provided testimony to the Georgia Senate Higher Education Committee. The committee is considering SB20, a bill that proposes student loan repayment options for veterinarians working in shelter medicine and nonprofit pet sterilization clinics.
Milot's expertise was sought as part of the legislative process to assess the potential impacts and benefits of the proposed bill. The hearing focused on how such financial incentives could influence veterinary practice choices and improve animal welfare services across the state.