An Act providing for the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Summary

The bill establishes the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program, administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development, to provide up to $500,000 per school for expanding nursing education. It targets accredited nursing programs that meet performance standards and gives priority to schools serving under‑represented or underserved communities. The goal is to increase the number of qualified nursing graduates in Pennsylvania.

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