HB7002: Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To provide for a wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members.
Plain-language summary
The Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024 would create a wage differential program to help pay new nursing school faculty members more money. A wage differential means extra pay on top of a base salary to make a job more attractive. The bill aims to address a shortage of teachers in nursing programs across the country. The measure was introduced in Congress and is currently awaiting review.
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HB7002: Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2024
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Sponsors
Suzanne Bonamici
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (28)
David Joyce
Lauren Underwood
Jennifer Kiggans
Michael Lawler
Nanette Barragan