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S 131

An Act to assure quality foster care

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Gómez and 1 co-sponsor

Expands formal preceptorship, giving nursing students real-world clinical training under experienced nurses to strengthen the nursing workforce pipeline and readiness.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · S 131

Summary of S. 131 — PRECEPT Nurses Act

Overview

S. 131, titled the Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrow’s Nurses Act (PRECEPT Nurses Act), is a Senate bill introduced on January 16, 2025. The act’s short title suggests a focus on expanding real-world clinical education for nursing students through preceptorship by experienced nurses. The full text of specific provisions is not provided in the summary available, so the following reflects what is known from the introduction and labeling.

Purpose and Intent

  • The name indicates an intent to enhance nursing education by enabling or expanding preceptorship, whereby practicing nurses supervise and train nursing students during their clinical experiences.
  • The overarching goal appears to be improving real-world clinical exposure for future nurses, potentially strengthening the nursing workforce pipeline.

Key Provisions (Based on Title and Summary Availability)

  • The version content provided confirms only the act’s citation: “This Act may be cited as the Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrow’s Nurses Act or the PRECEPT Nurses Act.”
  • The exact provisions, requirements, funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria for preceptors or institutions, scope of clinical experiences, and reporting requirements are not included in the available materials.
  • As introduced, the bill’s precise mechanisms (e.g., grant programs, regulatory changes, or partnerships with schools/hospitals) are not specified.

Note: With the full text not provided, readers should await the bill’s official language for definitive provisions.

Sponsorship and Status

  • Primary sponsor: Mark Kelly
  • Cosponsors: James C. Justice, Christopher A. Coons, Marsha Blackburn
  • Status: Introduced in the Senate (January 16, 2025)
  • Legislative actions: Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance on January 16, 2025

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-01-16: Introduced in the Senate
  • 2025-01-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance
  • No further actions listed in the provided materials

Potential Impact (High-Level)

  • Nursing Education: Could formalize and fund preceptorship programs, increasing hands-on clinical training opportunities for nursing students.
  • Clinical Workforce Development: May strengthen the pipeline of qualified nurses by improving real-world readiness and mentorship.
  • Healthcare Facilities: Might involve partnerships with hospitals or clinics to host students under supervision of experienced nurses.
  • Funding and Resources: Depending on text, could include funding, training for preceptors, or coordination efforts with nursing schools and clinical sites.
  • Regulatory/Administrative: Potential reporting requirements or coordination with existing nursing education and licensure frameworks.

Related Legislation

  • Companion bill: HR 392 (House of Representatives), indicating cross-chachmember intent to pursue similar objectives in both chambers.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Obtain the full bill text to review specific provisions, funding provisions, eligibility criteria, and implementation timelines.
  • Monitor committee actions in the Senate Finance Committee for possible amendments, hearings, or a floor vote.
  • Compare with HR 392 to understand how the companion measure evolves and aligns with the Senate version.

If you’d like, I can monitor for updates on amendments or the full text and provide a more detailed, provision-by-provision analysis once available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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