Appropriates funds to various University of Hawaii nursing programs to address health care shortages.
The bill allocates funds from the State of Hawaii's general revenues to support nursing education programs at the University of Hawaii. The funds are intended to expand pre-nursing pathways, increase cohort sizes, and enhance nursing collaborations. These investments aim to develop a skilled nursing workforce to meet the growing health care needs of Hawaii's aging population and underserved areas. The appropriations are set for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
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