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Budget Amendments - SB30 (Committee Approved)

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JMU - Nursing Program Expansion

Item 152 #1s

Item 152 #1s

First Year - FY2027 Second Year - FY2028
Education: Higher Education
James Madison University FY2027 $0 FY2028 $1,000,000 GF
FY2027 0.00 FY2028 14.69 FTE

Language
Page 216, line 42, strike "$457,060,106" and insert "$458,060,106".

Page 218, after line 6, insert:

"F. As part of the six year plan process, James Madison University shall develop a phased transition to direct admission for the undergraduate nursing program. The transition plan shall be reported as part of the August 2026 six year plan submission."



Explanation

(This amendment provides $1.0 million GF the second year and 14.69 positions to ensure program viability and expansion of the accelerated Fast Flex nursing program. The program allows students to complete core nursing coursework in one year through non-traditional scheduling. Continued funding will support the launch of a new non-traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program while maintaining the existing four-year BSN program and growing the number of nursing graduates. In addition, James Madison University is directed to develop an implementation plan for direct admission to the undergraduate nursing program to better anticipate and manage demand.)