5092-S AMS CONW S2466.1
SSB 5092 - S AMD 519
By Senator Conway
ADOPTED 04/01/2021
On page 176, line 37, increase the General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2022) by $450,000
Adjust the total appropriation accordingly.
On page 187, after line 28, insert the following:
"(28) $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2022 is provided solely for the nursing care quality assurance commission, in collaboration with the workforce training and education coordinating board and the department of labor and industries, to plan a home care aide to nursing assistant certified to licensed practical nurse (HCA-NAC-LPN) apprenticeship pathway. The plan must provide the necessary groundwork for the launch of at least three licensed practical nurse apprenticeship programs in the next phase of work. The plan for the apprenticeship programs must include programs in at least three geographically disparate areas of the state experiencing high levels of long-term care workforce shortages for corresponding health professions and incorporate the participation of local workforce development councils for implementation."
EFFECT: Provides funding for the implementation work for three HCA-NAC-LPN workforce pipeline pilot projects.
EXPENDITURE EFFECT (2021-2023): $450,000 Near General Fund—State/$450,000 Total Funds
FOUR-YEAR OUTLOOK EXPENDITURE EFFECT: $450,000 Near General Fund—State
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