SB26 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: April WeaverSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Board of Nursing, technical change of term "nurse educator" to "advanced practice nurse" in the Alabama Loan-Repayment Program for Advanced Practice Nursing
Summary: SB26 corrects a terminology error by changing the reference from 'nurse educator' to 'advanced practice nurse' in the Alabama Loan Repayment Program for Advanced Practice Nursing.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 34-21-98 to reflect that the eligible degree for participation is 'advanced practice nurse' rather than 'nurse educator'. This clarifies who can participate and aligns the language with the program's purpose. The act takes effect immediately, and existing loan terms and penalties remain as written.

Who It Affects
Participants in the Loan Repayment Program for Advanced Practice Nursing (current and future), whose eligibility language will refer to an advanced practice nurse instead of a nurse educator.
The Alabama Board of Nursing, which administers the program, ensuring the revised terminology is used consistently in enforcing the program.

Key Provisions
Replace the erroneous reference 'nurse educator' with 'advanced practice nurse' in Section 34-21-98 to reflect the correct degree for the Loan Repayment Program for Advanced Practice Nursing.
This act becomes effective immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Occupational Licensing Boards