Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide mental health care services in underserved areas in New Jersey.
This bill establishes a tuition reimbursement program for New Jersey residents who are certified advanced practice nurses specializing in mental health care. It directly affects eligible nurses who agree to work full-time in designated State underserved areas (identified by the Commissioner of Health based on health access and economic needs) for 1-4 years in return for reimbursement. Participants receive 25% of their lowest-year tuition cost per year of service, capped at 100% total reimbursement over four years, provided they meet residency, certification, and mental health training requirements. The program aims to address mental health care shortages in underserved communities by reducing financial barriers for nurses entering these roles.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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Jim Beach
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