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MS HB436
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
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 delivered via the Internet to allow licensed practical nurses to obtain an associate degree in nursing.
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Mississippi Community College Board is authorized to expend funds 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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The act takes effect July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Nursing education; require community colleges to offer online program for LPNs to obtain associate degree in.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018