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NY A05207

NY A05207
Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program for advanced degrees in nursing; provides such incentives shall be awarded annually, on a competitive basis, to registered professional nurses and certified nurse practitioners who are in a masters or doctoral program and agree to teach nursing for one year for each year such incentive is awarded.

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Introduced
02/12/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program for advanced degrees in nursing; provides such incentives shall be awarded annually, on a competitive basis, to registered professional nurses and certified nurse practitioners who are in a masters or doctoral program and agree to teach nursing for one year for each year such incentive is awarded.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the New York State Nursing Faculty Scholarship Incentive Program. The program will award scholarships on a competitive basis to registered professional nurses and certified nurse practitioners who are enrolled in master's or doctoral programs in nursing. Recipients must agree to teach nursing in New York State for one year for each year the scholarship is awarded. The bill sets the number of scholarships at 30 per academic year, with half going to master's degree candidates and half to doctoral degree candidates. The annual scholarship award amount is up to $15,000 and covers the recipient's cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

referred to higher education (on 01/05/2022)

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