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2026 Special Session I

Budget Amendments - HB30 (Conference Report)

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JMU - Continue support for fast flex nursing program

Item 152 #2c

Item 152 #2c

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 funding to continue the program provided for in Chapter 725 to increase the number of nursing graduates by 30 each year through the JMU "Fast Flex" Nursing Program. The program will allow students to complete their core nursing course work in one calendar year, as opposed to two academic years, getting nurses in the field quicker. Classes, which will be delivered in a hybrid of on-campus and online formats, as well as clinical placements will take place on nights and weekends. The program will be open to anyone who has earned 36 credit hours, completed certain prerequisite courses, and met other criteria. Resources requested to launch this program will cover expenses related to program faculty, support staff, supplies, technology needs, and student scholarships.)