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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure that students who are enrolled in and pursuing a nursing career program of higher education shall be eligible for career pathway financial assistance. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends a previous law to expand financial assistance for nursing career pathways in long-term care facilities. Specifically, the bill allows students pursuing nursing education at public community colleges or Practical Nursing Programs at Career/Vocational Technical Education Schools in Massachusetts to be eligible for career pathway financial assistance. The funding aims to support career advancement for entry-level healthcare workers, such as certified nurses' aides, home health aides, and homemakers, who want to progress in their nursing careers. The bill enables these workers to receive financial support to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or to advance from LPNs to registered nurses (RNs). By providing this financial assistance, the legislation seeks to address workforce development and support educational opportunities in the healthcare sector, particularly in long-term care settings, which often face challenges with staff recruitment and retention.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S850 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S850.pdf |
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