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S 4028

Establishes Nursing School Expansion Grant Program; appropriates $25 million.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Vitale

New Jersey bill appropriates $25 million to fund grants expanding nursing school capacity to address state healthcare workforce shortages.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Bill Summary · S 4028

Legislative bill overview

S 4028 establishes a grant program to expand nursing education capacity in New Jersey by providing $25 million in state funding. The program would support the development and expansion of nursing schools and nursing education programs across the state.

Why is this important

New Jersey faces a documented nursing shortage affecting hospital staffing, patient care quality, and healthcare costs. By increasing nursing school capacity, the bill aims to grow the state's nurse workforce pipeline to address labor shortages in healthcare facilities. The investment could improve healthcare access and reduce reliance on costly temporary staffing solutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: Where the $25 million comes from in the state budget and whether this represents new spending or reallocation from other healthcare/education priorities
  • Distribution criteria: How grant funds will be allocated among nursing schools (geographic equity, program types, institutional size) and whether all regions benefit equally
  • Accountability measures: What outcomes the state expects (graduate numbers, employment rates, loan repayment assistance) and how programs will be evaluated for effectiveness and ROI

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

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