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KS HB2248

KS HB2248
Establishing the Kansas nursing initiative grant program and authorizing the state board of regents to approve need-based or competitive grants for the expansion of nursing faculty, laboratory supplies and tools for student success at postsecondary educational institutions.


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning the state board of regents; establishing the Kansas nursing initiative grant program; authorizing the state board of regents to approve need-based or competitive grants for the expansion of nursing faculty, laboratory supplies and tools for student success at postsecondary educational institutions to support postsecondary educational institutions with various instructional and student support costs for nursing courses in programs approved by the board of nursing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Kansas nursing initiative grant program, administered by the state board of regents, to provide financial support to postsecondary educational institutions with nursing programs. To be eligible, institutions must have a nursing program that is both nationally accredited and approved by the board of nursing, and they must provide a dollar-for-dollar funding match. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including purchasing nursing program supplies and equipment, paying instructor salaries (including adjunct clinical instructors), funding professional development, and supporting student services like NCLEX test preparation, tutoring, and childcare assistance. Institutions can apply for grants up to $100,000, and the state board will establish standards for reviewing and approving applications. Each grant recipient will be required to submit periodic reports to the state board detailing statistical and financial information about their use of the funds. The primary goal of the program is to support and expand nursing education in Kansas by providing resources to help institutions maintain and improve their nursing programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Human Services (House)

Last Action

House Withdrawn from Committee on Appropriations; Rereferred to Committee on Higher Education Budget (on 02/27/2025)

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