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HB 2248 Kansas House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Establishing the Kansas nursing initiative grant program and authorizing the state board of regents to approve need-based or competitive grants for the expansion of nursing faculty, laboratory supplies and tools for student success at postsecondary educational institutions.

HB 2248 establishes the Kansas Nursing Initiative Grant Program, administered by the State Board of Regents, to fund nursing education expansion at eligible Kansas colleges and universities. The program provides need-based or competitive grants covering up to $100,000 for non-consumable lab equipment, adjunct clinical instructors, student success tools (like tutoring and exam prep), and support services (including childcare). To qualify, nursing programs must be nationally accredited, Kansas Board of Nursing-approved, and have licensure exam scores meeting or exceeding national averages. Grants require no institutional funding match and are awarded based on board-established criteria. This directly supports nursing schools and students by addressing faculty shortages and enhancing program accessibility.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds nursing education expansion with grants for lab equipment, instructors, and student support services at postsecondary institutions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing education expansion to increase healthcare workforce capacity, directly strengthening healthcare system infrastructure through workforce development.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Introduced → As Amended by House Committee on Higher Education Budget · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add a mandatory dollar-for-dollar funding match requirement, meaning institutions must contribute their own money to receive state grants. The definition of eligible institutions was tightened to require a physical presence in Kansas and explicit approval by the state board of nursing. Additionally, the list of allowable grant uses was expanded to include faculty salaries, professional development, and specific student support services like NCLEX prep.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed regarding eligibility by adding a physical presence requirement and board of nursing approval, while the scope of allowable expenditures was broadened to include faculty salaries and professional development.
FISCAL

Added a mandatory dollar-for-dollar funding match requirement, requiring institutions to contribute equal amounts of their own funds to receive state grants.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified the definition of eligible institutions to require a physical presence in Kansas and explicit approval by the state board of nursing.

SCOPE

Expanded allowable grant uses to include faculty salaries, additional faculty hiring, and instructor professional development.

Reorganized and expanded the list of allowable expenditures to include specific student support services like NCLEX test prep and practice testing.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Withdrawn from House Committee on Higher Education Budget; Rereferred to House Committee on Higher Education Budget
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to House Committee on Appropriations
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by House Committee on Higher Education Budget
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Higher Education Budget
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
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