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Support for Nurse Education: Lifting Payment Caps

This act removes annual payment caps for hospitals for nursing and allied health education for the years 2010-2019. This means hospitals can receive more funding for educational programs, potentially increasing the number of qualified nurses and improving access to healthcare.
Key points
Removes funding limits for nursing and allied health education in hospitals for 2010-2019.
Hospitals can receive additional funds for training programs, potentially impacting the availability of medical staff.
Changes apply retroactively, covering payments from 2010 onwards.
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Print number: 117_S_1568
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2021-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TRAIN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1568.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Removes funding limits for nursing and allied health education in hospitals for 2010-2019.
  • Hospitals can receive additional funds for training programs, potentially impacting the availability of medical staff.
  • Changes apply retroactively, covering payments from 2010 onwards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Health Education