SB998

Providing for the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Chamber Passed·4/20/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB998 establishes a grant program to expand nursing education capacity in the state.

Pennsylvania SB998 creates the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program, managed by the Department of Community and Economic Development. The program aims to increase the number of qualified nursing students by awarding grants to eligible nursing education programs. Eligible programs must be accredited, have operated for at least three years, maintain a 70% graduation rate, and achieve an 80% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 19–0 · Apr 20
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

43 Yea

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4 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 20

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Oct 28, 2025

10:00 AM

Institutional Sustainability & Innovation (s) Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Referred to Education

Apr 20

Senate

Re-reported as committed

Apr 20

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (43-4)