Chief Patron: Brink
JCHC-Nurse Scholarships

Item 314 #1h

Language
Page 242, line 40, strike "$65,000" and insert "$115,000".
Page 242, line 40, strike "$65,000" and insert "$115,000".
Page 242, after line 44, insert:
"Out of this appropriation, $50,000 the first year and $50,000 the second year from the general fund is provided for the Nursing Scholarship Fund established in §54.1-3011.2, Code of Virginia.  These moneys shall be used to fund the nursing scholarships for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses established pursuant to §32.1-122.6:01, Code of Virginia.”
“Out of this appropriation, $50,000 (GF) is provided in each year of the biennium to be deposited into the Nursing Scholarship Fund established in § 54.1-3011.2.  These monies shall be used to fund the nursing scholarships for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses established pursuant to §32.1-122.6:01.”

Explanation
(This amendment provides funding to replace the $1.00 licensure fee that currently is charged registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to support nursing scholarships. Proposed legislation would change the funding mechanism for these scholarships from licensure fees to general funds, although the Board of Nursing could collect a fee up to $1.00 if sufficient general funds are not appropriated to fund the scholarships. This is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care.)