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S 6013

Enacts the "Nurse of Tomorrow Act" to provide for grants to certain hospitals, schools and other entities for nurse recruitment, education and retention

2025 Regular Session Introduced by April Baskin

The Nurse of Tomorrow Act would create grants to hospitals, schools, and other entities to recruit, educate, and retain nurses.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · S 6013

Summary of S. 6013 — Nurse of Tomorrow Act

Overview

S. 6013, titled the Nurse of Tomorrow Act, is a proposed statute designed to provide grants to hospitals, schools, and other entities to support nurse recruitment, education, and retention. The bill is currently in the committee stage, having been referred to the Higher Education committee.

  • Bill number: S 6013
  • Title: Enacts the "Nurse of Tomorrow Act" to provide for grants to certain hospitals, schools and other entities for nurse recruitment, education and retention
  • Introduced: March 4, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Purpose and intent

  • The core objective is to strengthen the nursing workforce by funding initiatives that recruit new nurses, support nursing education, and improve retention of practicing nurses.
  • By directing grants to a combination of hospitals, educational institutions, and other entities, the bill aims to address shortages and enhance nursing capacity within the state’s health system and related sectors.

Key provisions (high-level)

Note: The full text would specify exact grant structures, eligibility, duration, and administration. Based on the bill’s title and summary, expected high-level provisions include:
- Establishment of a grant program under the Nurse of Tomorrow Act.
- Authorized recipients: hospitals, schools (likely nursing schools or programs), and other eligible entities.
- Purposes of grants: nurse recruitment, nursing education (training, scholarships, continuing education), and retention strategies (retention incentives, workforce development).
- Allocation and administration of funds (the administering agency and criteria would be defined in the bill text).
- Reporting and oversight requirements to ensure use of funds aligns with program goals.

Eligible recipients and uses

  • Eligible entities explicitly mentioned: hospitals, schools, and other entities involved in nursing education and workforce development.
  • Uses of grant funds would cover activities related to recruitment, education/training, and retention of nurses.

Administration, oversight, and timeline

  • The bill’s committee assignment (Higher Education) suggests oversight by higher education and nursing education stakeholders.
  • Specific governance, reporting requirements, performance metrics, grant cycles, and sunset provisions would be defined in the bill text.
  • As introduced, there is no published schedule for grant awards, match requirements, or funding duration.

Fiscal considerations

  • The summary does not include dollar amounts or funding sources. The bill would typically specify appropriation levels, fiscal years, and any matching or leveraging requirements in the full text.

Related legislation

  • Related or companion bills and prior-session actions:
    • A 1864 (companion) — listed twice
    • A 9817 (prior-session)
    • A 2644 (prior-session)
    • S 9646 (prior-session)

Potential impact

  • Short term: establish a funded program to support nursing education and workforce initiatives.
  • Long term: potential reduction in nursing shortages, improved access to nursing care, and enhanced training pipelines for nurses.
  • Fiscal impact will depend on the enacted appropriation and grant design.

Next steps and how to track

  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments in the Higher Education committee.
  • Review the bill text for specific eligibility criteria, grant amounts, application processes, performance reporting, and funding timelines.
  • Track amendments and floor action as the bill moves through the legislative process.

For interested readers, the most reliable details will be in the bill’s full text and any accompanying fiscal notes once released by the legislature.

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

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