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.

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.