Provides incentives for certified nurse aides and nursing students to work as direct support professionals; makes appropriation.
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Overview
This bill aims to increase the number of certified nurse aides and nursing students working as direct support professionals, who provide care to individuals with disabilities and other needs. It creates a funding program for employers to incentivize these workers to take on this role, and requires nursing schools to offer academic credit for relevant experience. The bill also includes an appropriation to support these initiatives.
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