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NJ S1269

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a tuition reimbursement program through the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority for advanced practice nurses who commit to providing full-time home health care services in New Jersey for one to four years

  • Reimburses 25% of eligible tuition expenses per year of service, up to a maximum of 100% of the lowest-cost academic year's tuition after four years of service

  • Requires participants to be New Jersey residents, certified by the NJ Board of Nursing, have specialized home health care training, and apply within one year of obtaining certification

  • Mandates participants charge customary rates but provide reduced-cost or free care to patients unable to pay, and prohibits discrimination based on ability to pay or payment source

  • Prohibits simultaneous participation in the Primary Care Practitioner Loan Redemption Program or the federal National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

Legislative Description

Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide home health care services.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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