Nurse-midwifery education program.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill creates the California Nurse-Midwifery Education Fund within the Department of Health Care Access and Information to establish master’s level nurse-midwifery education programs at California State University and the University of California. The fund will receive state appropriations and can also accept donations and partnerships to support the development and operation of these programs, addressing a shortage of midwives and improving maternal health outcomes in California.
Key provisions
- Creates the California Nurse-Midwifery Education Fund.
- Funds will be drawn from the General Fund upon legislative appropriation.
- Requires competitive application criteria for program site selection, prioritizing areas of need.
- Mandates a master’s degree as a graduation option for the education programs.
- Requires programs to meet accreditation standards.
- Provides funding to support the programs through the graduation of the first cohort or for five years.
- Funds must supplement, not supplant, existing midwifery workforce education programs.
- Funds must supplement, not supplant, university budget allocations.
Who is affected
- Pregnant individuals and families in California
- California State University and University of California students
- Healthcare providers in California
- The Department of Health Care Access and Information
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