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MD SB441

Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Nancy Grasmick Public School Professional Award - School Nurses


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Introduced
01/22/2024
In Committee
04/02/2024
Crossed Over
02/29/2024
Passed
04/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Expanding the Nancy Grasmick Public School Professional Award within the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program to include school nurses who are licensed as registered nurses, provide health services in public schools, and are employed by a county school system or a local health department to provide health services through an agreement with a county board.

AI Summary

This bill expands the Nancy Grasmick Public School Professional Award within the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program to include school nurses. The program provides loan assistance to individuals who receive a graduate, professional, or undergraduate degree and obtain eligible employment, such as in public schools or other non-profit organizations. The bill defines a "school nurse" as an individual who is a licensed registered nurse, provides health services in public schools, and is employed by a county school system or local health department. This change aims to recruit and retain school nurses working in public schools across the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 251 (on 04/25/2024)

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