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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 13, 1994
Nursing Education Consolidation and Reauthorization Act of 1994 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise provisions regarding the general student loan program for nursing education. Makes individuals who breach agreements for obligated service by failing to maintain an acceptable level of academic standing, by being dismissed for disciplinary reasons, by voluntarily terminating the program, or by failing to provide health services under the program for the applicable period liable for the amount of the award, including amounts provided for expenses related to such attendance and interest at the maximum legal prevailing rate. Waives or suspends such liability under specified circumstances. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) application requirements, including a plan for carrying out a project, performance standards, and linkages with relevant educational and health care entities; (2) use of funds; (3) matching requirements; (4) preferences; (5) grant and contract awards; (6) information requirements; (7) training program requirements; (8) duration of assistance; and (9) peer review. Establishes a National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice. Permits funds appropriated under the Act to be used by the Secretary to provide technical assistance. Provides for the recovery of construction assistance by the Secretary if specified conditions are not met. Specifies that the right of recovery of the United States shall not, prior to judgment, constitute a lien on any facility. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to, and enter into contracts with, eligible entities to meet the costs of: (1) projects that support the enhancement of advanced practice nursing education; and (2) traineeships for individuals in advanced practice nursing programs. Specifies that nurse practitioner and nurse midwifery programs eligible for support are educational programs for registered nurses that meet specified guidelines and that have as their objective the education of nurses who will upon completion of their studies be qualified to effectively provide primary health care. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to, and enter into contracts with, eligible entities to meet the costs of special projects to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals who are from disadvantaged racial and ethnic backgrounds underrepresented among registered nurses by providing student scholarships or stipends, pre-entry preparation, and retention activities. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to, and enter into contracts with, eligible entities for projects to strengthen capacity for basic nurse education and practice. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D–MA
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14409)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14409)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-373.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-373.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12815-12816)
Introduced in Senate
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