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AL HB372
Bill
Status
5/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Morrow
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AI Summary
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Increases graduate nursing scholarship awards from $3,800 to $10,000 per year.
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Sets the number of scholarships equal to five percent of total enrollment in graduate nursing programs in Alabama.
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Requires applicants to hold an active Alabama professional nursing license and agree to practice nursing in Alabama for two years (previously one year).
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Gives preference to applicants pursuing careers in nursing education.
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Requires any appropriation to fund the scholarships be made through the Education Trust Fund rather than the General Treasury.
Legislative Description
Nursing scholarships, qualifications altered, funding increased, appropriation, Secs. 34-21-60, 34-21-61, 34-21-62, 34-21-63 am'd.
Nurses and Nursing
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from Education
5/31/2011