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KS HB2248
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Human Services
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Kansas nursing initiative grant program administered by the State Board of Regents to support postsecondary institutions with nursing programs that are nationally accredited and approved by the Kansas Board of Nursing.
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Requires institutions to provide a dollar-for-dollar funding match to be eligible for grants under the program.
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Permits grant funds to be used for nursing program supplies and equipment, instructor salaries (including adjunct clinical instructors), additional faculty, professional development, NCLEX test prep, tutoring, and student support services such as childcare.
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Authorizes the State Board of Regents to establish standards and criteria for reviewing applications and to determine grant amounts and number of awards within available appropriations.
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Requires grant recipient institutions to submit periodic statistical and financial reports to the State Board of Regents.
Legislative Description
Establishing the Kansas nursing initiative grant program and authorizing the state board of regents to approve need-based or competitive grants for the expansion of nursing faculty, laboratory supplies and tools for student success at postsecondary educational institutions.
Last Action
House Withdrawn from Committee on Appropriations; Rereferred to Committee on Higher Education Budget
2/27/2025