Nevada SB271 appropriates funds to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health for a nurse apprentice program.

Nevada SB271 makes an appropriation to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services for a nurse apprentice program. The funds can be used to reimburse health care entities for compensation and supervision costs of nurse apprentices, cover travel expenses for apprentices living more than 50 miles from their employing entity, and cover administrative costs. The act specifies that the funds must be spent by June 30, 2027, and any remaining balance must be reverted to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027.

Nevada SB271 appropriates funds to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health for a nurse apprentice program.

Nevada SB271 makes an appropriation to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services for a nurse apprentice program. The funds can be used to reimburse health care entities for compensation and supervision costs of nurse apprentices, cover travel expenses for apprentices living more than 50 miles from their employing entity, and cover administrative costs. The act specifies that the funds must be spent by June 30, 2027, and any remaining balance must be reverted to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027.