Appropriates funds to support health care workforce development programs in Hawaii.
The bill allocates funds to support educational programs aimed at expanding Hawaii's health care workforce. It provides financial assistance for tuition, transportation, and work uniforms, along with career coaching and counseling, to help students enter the health care field. Additionally, it supports a glidepath program for certified nurse aides (CNAs) to obtain licensure as licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The bill recognizes the critical role of these programs in addressing the state's health care workforce shortage and aims to assist approximately 150 students per year.
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