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MS HB896
Bill
Status
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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State Board for Community and Junior Colleges shall establish and implement an online nursing education program allowing licensed practical nurses to obtain an associate degree in nursing through public community and junior colleges via the Internet.
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Board is authorized to expend monies from the Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training Fund to establish and implement the online nursing program and provide full or partial scholarships to students for tuition and program expenses.
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Section 71-5-353 is amended to add nursing education as an authorized use of the Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training Fund in addition to existing workforce training purposes.
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Effective date is July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Nursing education; require community colleges to offer online program for LPNs to obtain associate degree in.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2011