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MS HB177
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Mississippi Community College Board shall establish and implement an online nursing education program allowing licensed practical nurses to obtain an associate degree in nursing through Internet-based delivery.
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Board is authorized to expend funds from the Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training Fund to establish and operate the online 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 online nursing education program as an authorized use of Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training Fund monies, in addition to existing workforce training purposes.
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Effective date is July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Nursing education; require community colleges to offer online program for LPNs to obtain associate degree in.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016