To provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and follow a career pathway in the health professions, and for other purposes.
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Cosponsors (16)
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Committee Activity
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- House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-09-16
Plain-English Summary
The legislation would create programs and financial support to help low-income people get training and education needed for jobs in healthcare, such as nursing, medical assistance, and other health professions. It aims to remove barriers like cost and lack of information that prevent people from lower-income backgrounds from entering these careers. The bill would affect both individuals seeking healthcare careers and healthcare employers looking to expand their workforce.
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