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AL HB372

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Morrow

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Increases graduate nursing scholarship awards from $3,800 to $10,000 per year.

  • Sets the number of scholarships equal to five percent of total enrollment in graduate nursing programs in Alabama.

  • Requires applicants to hold an active Alabama professional nursing license and agree to practice nursing in Alabama for two years (previously one year).

  • Gives preference to applicants pursuing careers in nursing education.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education5/26/2011
Ways and Means Education3/29/2011

Full Bill Text

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