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2000 Session

Budget Amendments - SB30 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Martin
JCHC-Nurse Scholarships/Loan Repayment

Item 314 #2s

Item 314 #2s

First Year - FY2001 Second Year - FY2002
Health And Human Resources
Health Professions, Department of FY2001 $50,000 FY2002 $50,000 GF

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 nursing scholarships and loan repayment for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides who agree to work in a long-term care facility for a period of time as determined in regulations by the Board of Nursing.”
Companion Language Amendment: “Out of this appropriation, $50,000 the first year and $50,000 the second year is provided from the general fund to provide for nursing scholarships and loan repayment for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nurse aides who agree to work in a long-term care facility for a period of time as determined in regulations by the Board of Nursing.”


Explanation
(This amendment provides funding for a combined scholarship and loan repayment program for nurses and nurse aides. Proposed companion legislation would establish the scholarship and loan repayment program. This is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care.)