HB372 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Wayne Johnson Kurt Wallace Becky Nordgren Richard Baughn Barry Moore April Weaver Terri Collins Kerry Rich Mary Sue McClurkin Allen Treadaway Blaine Galliher Randy Wood Jim McClendon Dickie Drake Mike Ball Mac McCutcheon Mike Hill Allen Farley
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Nursing scholarships, qualifications altered, funding increased, appropriation, Secs. 34-21-60, 34-21-61, 34-21-62, 34-21-63 am'd.
Summary: HB372 would raise nursing graduate scholarships in Alabama to $10,000 per year, fund them for five percent of graduate nursing enrollment, require a two-year Alabama practice commitment, and prioritize nursing education careers, with funding through the Education Trust Fund.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the bill increases the annual scholarship amount from $3,800 to $10,000 and bases funding on five percent of total enrollment in Alabama graduate nursing programs. Applicants must hold an Alabama nursing license, be Alabama residents, be admitted to an Alabama graduate nursing program (master's or doctoral), and agree to practice nursing in Alabama for two years after completing the program. The bill gives preference to applicants pursuing nursing education careers and requires funding to come through the Education Trust Fund, with the Alabama Board of Nursing administering the program and receiving a portion of the appropriation.

Who It Affects
Graduate nursing students in Alabama pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in nursing (eligibility and funding criteria updated; higher scholarship amount; two-year service commitment; preference for future nursing educators).
Alabama Board of Nursing and the Education Trust Fund (responsible for administering scholarships, receiving a share of the appropriation, and ensuring funding is appropriated through the ETF).

Key Provisions
Scholarship amount raised to $10,000 per year and scholarships limited to five percent of total enrollment in Alabama graduate nursing programs.
Eligibility requires: Alabama residency (at least one year), active Alabama nursing license, admission to an Alabama graduate nursing program (master's or doctoral), bachelor’s degree in nursing, and a two-year obligation to practice in Alabama after completing the program.
Preference given to applicants pursuing a career in nursing education; doctorates in education allowed if the applicant holds a nursing graduate or higher degree.
Funding and administration: appropriations for these scholarships must come through the Education Trust Fund; the Alabama Board of Nursing administers the scholarships and receives five percent of the total appropriation.
Annual funding: a specified appropriation (initially $57,000) is made to the Education Trust Fund for scholarship funding; funds are dedicated to this program.
Repayment and retention: if a recipient fails to complete the graduate program, they must repay theScholarship; death or disability can cancel the repayment obligation.
Effective date: the act becomes law immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Nurses and Nursing