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PA SB998
Bill
Status
10/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rosemary Brown
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program within the Department of Community and Economic Development to increase capacity at accredited nursing education programs
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Limits grants to a maximum of $500,000 per nursing education program over the life of the program
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Requires eligible programs to have State Board of Nursing accreditation, at least 3 years of graduating classes, minimum 70% graduation rate, 80% NCLEX pass rate, and 80% job placement within one year
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Permits grant funds to be used for hiring new faculty, adjusting faculty compensation, faculty development scholarships, and improving clinical partnerships and preceptorship programs
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Prioritizes applications from nursing programs serving underrepresented student populations or underserved communities
Legislative Description
Providing for the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Last Action
Re-referred to Appropriations
11/17/2025