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.

Introduced·2/4/25

Kansas HB2248 establishes a grant program for postsecondary institutions to expand nursing faculty and improve student success.

Kansas HB2248 creates the Kansas nursing initiative grant program, administered by the state board of regents. This program allows accredited nursing programs at postsecondary institutions to apply for grants to expand nursing faculty, acquire nonconsumable laboratory supplies and equipment, and fund tools for student success. Grants are available for up to $100,000 and do not require a funding match. Eligible institutions must be nationally accredited, approved by the Kansas board of nursing, and meet national council licensure examination standards.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Education Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 13, 2025

1:30 PM

House Higher Education Budget Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

1:30 PM

House Higher Education Budget Hearing

History

Feb 27, 2025

House

House Withdrawn from Committee on Appropriations; Rereferred to Committee on Higher Education Budget

Feb 19, 2025

House

House Committee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar

Feb 19, 2025

House

House Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Committee on Appropriations