HB398 Alabama 2010 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Alabama Board of Nursing awards graduate degree scholarships for nursing of $3,800 per year to those who qualify and agree to practice nursing in Alabama for one year
This bill would increase the amount of the scholarship award to $10,000 and would award scholarships equal to five percent of those enrolled in graduate nursing programs in Alabama
This bill would require applicants to have an Alabama professional nursing license, and agree to practice nursing in Alabama for two years
This bill would give preference to applicants pursuing a career in nursing education
This bill would provide for an appropriation to fund the scholarships
To amend Sections 34-21-60, 34-21-61, 34-21-62, and 34-21-63, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to graduate degree scholarships for nurses, to increase the amount of such scholarships, to require applicants to meet additional qualifications; and to provide an annual appropriation.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2010 | Pending third reading on day 23 Favorable from Education Appropriations with 1 substitute | |
| April 14, 2010 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| March 25, 2010 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and | |
| January 21, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Appropriations |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB398 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |