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ID H0213

ID H0213
Adds to existing law to establish a rural nursing loan repayment program.


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Introduced
02/24/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
03/03/2023
Passed
03/17/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

HEALTH -- Adds to existing law to establish a rural nursing loan repayment program.

AI Summary

This bill adds a new chapter to existing Idaho law to establish a rural nursing loan repayment program. The program will provide grants to licensed practical nurses and registered nurses practicing in rural and underserved areas of the state to help them repay their qualified nursing education debt. The bill creates a rural nursing loan repayment fund to be administered by the Department of Health and Welfare, and establishes a grant review board to oversee the program. The bill sets out eligibility criteria, application and award processes, and authorizes the Department to promulgate rules to implement the program. The bill also includes an emergency clause to make it effective on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2023 Session Law Chapter 60 Effective: 07/01/2023; 06/30/2029 Sunset Clause (on 03/21/2023)

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