Bill > HB1042

This bill clarifies the intent of the General Assembly regarding structural racism training, which is a mandatory requirement for health occupation license renewals. Specifically, it states that this training must be developed and offered at no cost to the State, meaning taxpayers will not bear the expense. Instead, the funding for this training should come from external sources, such as grants from organizations like the American Nurses Association, which has provided funding to the Maryland Nurses Association for anti-racism initiatives. This approach aims to ensure the training is accessible without burdening state finances.