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MA H2387
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Day
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AI Summary
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Creates a Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) under the Department of Public Health to provide grant and scholarship aid to qualified students enrolled in accredited nursing programs in Massachusetts
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Provides up to 4 years of complete tuition compensation for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
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Requires scholarship recipients to attend at least half-time and commit to a minimum of 2 years of full-time service at a qualified medical institution or health care facility within Massachusetts upon graduation
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Mandates the Department of Public Health to maintain detailed records on program participants and issue a yearly public report with recommendations for program refinement
Legislative Description
To encourage, and improve the level of availability of nursing staff
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5234
3/16/2026