SUBCHAPTER VI—NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Editorial Notes
Codification
Part A—General Provisions
Editorial Notes
Codification
§296. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) Eligible entities
The term "eligible entities" means schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, State or local governments, and other public or private nonprofit entities determined appropriate by the Secretary that submit to the Secretary an application in accordance with
(2) School of nursing
The term "school of nursing" means an accredited (as defined in paragraph 6) collegiate, associate degree, or diploma school of nursing in a State where graduates are—
(A) authorized to sit for the National Council Licensure EXamination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX–RN); or
(B) licensed registered nurses who will receive a graduate or equivalent degree or training to become an advanced education nurse as defined by
(3) Collegiate school of nursing
The term "collegiate school of nursing" means a department, division, or other administrative unit in a college or university which provides primarily or exclusively a program of education in professional nursing and related subjects leading to the degree of bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of nursing, or to an equivalent degree, or to a graduate degree in nursing, or to an equivalent degree, and including advanced training related to such program of education provided by such school, but only if such program, or such unit, college or university is accredited.
(4) Associate degree school of nursing
The term "associate degree school of nursing" means a department, division, or other administrative unit in a junior college, community college, college, or university which provides primarily or exclusively a two-year program of education in professional nursing and allied subjects leading to an associate degree in nursing or to an equivalent degree, but only if such program, or such unit, college, or university is accredited.
(5) Diploma school of nursing
The term "diploma school of nursing" means a school affiliated with a hospital or university, or an independent school, which provides primarily or exclusively a program of education in professional nursing and allied subjects leading to a diploma or to equivalent indicia that such program has been satisfactorily completed, but only if such program, or such affiliated school or such hospital or university or such independent school is accredited.
(6) Accredited
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term "accredited" when applied to any program of nurse education means a program accredited by a recognized body or bodies, or by a State agency, approved for such purpose by the Secretary of Education and when applied to a hospital, school, college, or university (or a unit thereof) means a hospital, school, college, or university (or a unit thereof) which is accredited by a recognized body or bodies, or by a State agency, approved for such purpose by the Secretary of Education. For the purpose of this paragraph, the Secretary of Education shall publish a list of recognized accrediting bodies, and of State agencies, which the Secretary of Education determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of education offered.
(B) New programs
A new program of nursing that, by reason of an insufficient period of operation, is not, at the time of the submission of an application for a grant or contract under this subchapter, eligible for accreditation by such a recognized body or bodies or State agency, shall be deemed accredited for purposes of this subchapter if the Secretary of Education finds, after consultation with the appropriate accreditation body or bodies, that there is reasonable assurance that the program will meet the accreditation standards of such body or bodies prior to the beginning of the academic year following the normal graduation date of students of the first entering class in such a program.
(7) Nonprofit
The term "nonprofit" as applied to any school, agency, organization, or institution means one which is a corporation or association, or is owned and operated by one or more corporations or associations, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.
(8) State
The term "State" means a State, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
(9) Ambulatory surgical center
The term "ambulatory surgical center" has the meaning applicable to such term under title XVIII of the Social Security Act [
(10) Federally qualified health center
The term "Federally qualified health center" has the meaning given such term under section 1861(aa)(4) of the Social Security Act [
(11) Health care facility
The term "health care facility" means an Indian Health Service health center, a Native Hawaiian health center, a hospital, a Federally qualified health center, a rural health clinic, a nursing home, a home health agency, a hospice program, a public health clinic, a State or local department of public health, a skilled nursing facility, an ambulatory surgical center, or any other facility designated by the Secretary.
(12) Home health agency
The term "home health agency" has the meaning given such term in section 1861(o) of the Social Security Act [
(13) Hospice program
The term "hospice program" has the meaning given such term in section 1861(dd)(2) of the Social Security Act [
(14) Rural health clinic
The term "rural health clinic" has the meaning given such term in section 1861(aa)(2) of the Social Security Act [
(15) Skilled nursing facility
The term "skilled nursing facility" has the meaning given such term in section 1819(a) of the Social Security Act [
(16) Accelerated nursing degree program
The term "accelerated nursing degree program" means a program of education in professional nursing offered by an accredited school of nursing in which an individual holding a bachelors degree in another discipline receives a BSN or MSN degree in an accelerated time frame as determined by the accredited school of nursing.
(17) Bridge or degree completion program
The term "bridge or degree completion program" means a program of education in professional nursing offered by an accredited school of nursing, as defined in paragraph (2), that leads to a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Such programs may include, Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor's of Science of Nursing (BSN) programs, RN to MSN (Master of Science of Nursing) programs, or BSN to Doctoral programs.
(18) Nurse managed health clinic
The term "nurse managed health clinic" means a nurse-practice arrangement, managed by advanced practice nurses, that provides primary care or wellness services to underserved or vulnerable populations and that is associated with a school, college, university or department of nursing, federally qualified health center, or independent nonprofit health or social services agency.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §801, as added
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Social Security Act, referred to in par. (9), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531,
Prior Provisions
A prior section 296, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §801 as added Sept. 4, 1964,
Amendments
2020—Par. (18).
2010—Par. (2).
Pars. (16), (17).
2002—Pars. (9) to (15).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Savings Provision
Reports by Government Accountability Office
"(a)
"(b)
"(c)
Purpose
Information Respecting Supply and Distribution of and Requirements for Nurses; Determination Procedures; Surveys and Collection of Dates; Annual Report to Congress on Determinations, Etc.; Review by Office of Management and Budget of Report Prior to Submission
"(a)(1) Using procedures developed in accordance with paragraph (3), the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare [now Health and Human Services] (hereinafter in this section referred to as the 'Secretary') shall determine on a continuing basis—
"(A) the supply (both current and projected and within the United States and within each State) of registered nurses, licensed practical and vocational nurses, nurse's aides, registered nurses with advanced training or graduate degrees, and nurse practitioners;
"(B) the distribution within the United States and within each State, of such nurses so as to determine (i) those areas of the United States which are oversupplied or undersupplied, or which have an adequate supply of such nurses in relation to the population of the area, and (ii) the demand for the services which such nurses provide; and
"(C) the current and future requirements for such nurses, nationally and within each State.
"(2) The Secretary shall survey and gather data, on a continuing basis, on—
"(A) the number and distribution of nurses, by type of employment and location of practice;
"(B) the number of nurses who are practicing full time and those who are employed part time, within the United States and within each State;
"(C) the average rates of compensation for nurses, by type of practice and location of practice;
"(D) the activity status of the total number of registered nurses within the United States and within each State;
"(E) the number of nurses with advanced training or graduate degrees in nursing, by specialty, including nurse practitioners, nurse clinicians, nurse researchers, nurse educators, and nurse supervisors and administrators; and
"(F) the number of registered nurses entering the United States annually from other nations, by country of nurse training and by immigrant status.
"(3) Within six months of the date of the enactment of this Act [July 29, 1975], the Secretary shall develop procedures for determining (on both a current and projected basis) the supply and distribution of and requirements for nurses within the United States and within each State.
"(b) Not later than October 1, 1979, and October 1 of each odd-numbered year thereafter, the Secretary shall report to the Congress—
"(1) his determinations under subsection (a)(1) and the data gathered under subsection (a)(2);
"(2) an analysis of such determination and data; and
"(3) recommendations for such legislation as the Secretary determines, based on such determinations and data, will achieve (A) an equitable distribution of nurses within the United States and within each State, and (B) adequate supplies of nurses within the United States and within each State.
"(c) The Office of Management and Budget may review the Secretary's report under subsection (b) before its submission to the Congress, but the Office may not revise the report or delay its submission, and it may submit to the Congress its comments (and those of other departments or agencies of the Government) respecting such report."
Executive Documents
Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding
§296a. Application
(a) In general
To be eligible to receive a grant or contract under this subchapter, an eligible entity shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application that meets the requirements of this section, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(b) Plan
An application submitted under this section shall contain the plan of the applicant for carrying out a project with amounts received under this subchapter. Such plan shall be consistent with relevant Federal, State, or regional program plans.
(c) Performance outcome standards
An application submitted under this section shall contain a specification by the applicant entity of performance outcome standards that the project to be funded under the grant or contract will be measured against. Such standards shall address relevant national nursing needs that the project will meet, and how such project aligns with the goals in
(d) Linkages
An application submitted under this section shall contain a description of the linkages with relevant educational and health care entities, including training programs for other health professionals as appropriate, that the project to be funded under the grant or contract will establish.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §802, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 296a, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §802, as added Sept. 4, 1964,
Amendments
2020—Subsec. (c).
§296b. Use of funds
(a) In general
Amounts provided under a grant or contract awarded under this subchapter may be used for training program development and support, faculty development, model demonstrations, trainee support including tuition, books, program fees and reasonable living expenses during the period of training, technical assistance, workforce analysis, and dissemination of information, as appropriate to meet recognized nursing objectives, in accordance with this subchapter.
(b) Maintenance of effort
With respect to activities for which a grant awarded under this subchapter is to be expended, the entity shall agree to maintain expenditures of non-Federal amounts for such activities at a level that is not less than the level of such expenditures maintained by the entity for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the entity receives such a grant. Such Federal funds are intended to supplement, not supplant, existing non-Federal expenditures for such activities.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §803, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 296b, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §803, as added Sept. 4, 1964,
Amendments
2020—Subsec. (b).
§296c. Matching requirement
The Secretary may require that an entity that applies for a grant or contract under this subchapter provide non-Federal matching funds, as appropriate, to ensure the institutional commitment of the entity to the projects funded under the grant. Such non-Federal matching funds may be provided directly or through donations from public or private entities and may be in cash or in-kind, fairly evaluated, including plant, equipment, or services.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §804, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 296c, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §804, as added Sept. 4, 1964,
§296d. Preference
In awarding grants or contracts under this subchapter, the Secretary shall give preference to applicants with projects that will substantially benefit rural or underserved populations, or help meet public health nursing needs in State or local health departments.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §805, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 296d, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §805, formerly §809, as added Nov. 18, 1971,
Another prior section 296d, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §805, as added Sept. 4, 1964,
§296e. Generally applicable provisions
(a) Awarding of grants and contracts
The Secretary shall ensure that grants and contracts under this subchapter are awarded on a competitive basis, as appropriate, to carry out innovative demonstration projects or provide for strategic workforce supplementation activities as needed to address national nursing needs, including—
(1) addressing challenges, including through supporting training and education of nursing students, related to the distribution of the nursing workforce and existing or projected nursing workforce shortages in geographic areas that have been identified as having, or that are projected to have, a nursing shortage;
(2) increasing access to and the quality of health care services, including by supporting the training of professional registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and advanced education nurses within community based settings and in a variety of health delivery system settings; or
(3) addressing the strategic goals and priorities identified by the Secretary and that are in accordance with this subchapter.
Contracts may be entered into under this subchapter with public or private entities as determined necessary by the Secretary.
(b) Information requirements
(1) In general
Recipients of grants and contracts under this subchapter shall meet information requirements as specified by the Secretary.
(2) Evaluations
The Secretary shall establish procedures to ensure the annual evaluation of programs and projects operated by recipients of grants under this subchapter. Such procedures shall ensure that continued funding for such programs and projects will be conditioned upon the reporting of data and information demonstrating that satisfactory progress has been made by the program or project in meeting the performance outcome standards (as described in
(c) Training programs
Training programs conducted with amounts received under this subchapter shall meet applicable accreditation and quality standards.
(d) Duration of assistance
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), in the case of an award to an entity of a grant, cooperative agreement, or contract under this subchapter, the period during which payments are made to the entity under the award may not exceed 5 years. The provision of payments under the award shall be subject to annual approval by the Secretary of the payments and subject to the availability of appropriations for the fiscal year involved to make the payments. This paragraph may not be construed as limiting the number of awards under the program involved that may be made to the entity.
(2) Limitation
In the case of an award to an entity of a grant, cooperative agreement, or contract under this subchapter, paragraph (1) shall apply only to the extent not inconsistent with any other provision of this subchapter that relates to the period during which payments may be made under the award.
(e) Peer review regarding certain programs
(1) In general
Each application for a grant under this subchapter, except advanced nurse traineeship grants under
(2) Composition
Each peer review group under this subsection shall be composed principally of individuals who are not officers or employees of the Federal Government, and have relevant expertise and experience. In providing for the establishment of peer review groups and procedures, the Secretary shall, except as otherwise provided, ensure sex, racial, ethnic, and geographic representation among the membership of such groups.
(3) Administration
This subsection shall be carried out by the Secretary acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration.
(f) Analytic activities
The Secretary shall ensure that—
(1) cross-cutting workforce analytical activities are carried out as part of the workforce information and analysis activities under this subchapter; and
(2) discipline-specific workforce information is developed and analytical activities are carried out as part of—
(A) the advanced education nursing activities under part B;
(B) the workforce diversity activities under part C; and
(C) basic nursing education and practice activities under part D.
(g) State and regional priorities
Activities under grants or contracts under this subchapter shall, to the extent practicable, be consistent with related Federal, State, or regional nursing professions program plans and priorities.
(h) Filing of applications
(1) In general
Applications for grants or contracts under this subchapter may be submitted by health professions schools, schools of nursing, academic health centers, State or local governments, or other appropriate public or private nonprofit entities as determined appropriate by the Secretary in accordance with this subchapter.
(2) For-profit entities
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a for-profit entity may be eligible for a grant or contract under this subchapter as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(i) Biennial report on nursing workforce program improvements
Not later than September 30, 2020, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, a report that contains an assessment of the programs and activities of the Department of Health and Human Services related to enhancing the nursing workforce, including the extent to which programs and activities under this subchapter meet the identified goals and performance measures developed for the respective programs and activities, and the extent to which the Department coordinates with other Federal departments regarding programs designed to improve the nursing workforce.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §806, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 296e, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §810, formerly §806, as added Sept. 4, 1964,
Amendments
2020—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(2).
Subsec. (e)(2).
Subsec. (i).
§296e–1. Grants for health professions education
(a) Cultural competency, prevention, and public health and individuals with disability grants
The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, may make awards of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities for the development, evaluation, and dissemination of research, demonstration projects, and model curricula for cultural competency, prevention, public health proficiency, reducing health disparities, and aptitude for working with individuals with disabilities training for use in health professions schools and continuing education programs, and for other purposes determined as appropriate by the Secretary. Grants under this section shall be the same as provided in
(b) Collaboration
In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall collaborate with the entities described in
(c) Dissemination
Model curricula developed under this section shall be disseminated and evaluated in the same manner as model curricula developed under
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2010 through 2015.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §807, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 807 of act July 1, 1944, was renumbered section 808 by
Another prior section 807 of act July 1, 1944, was renumbered section 811 and classified to
Amendments
2010—Subsec. (a).
Subsecs. (b) to (d).
§296f. Technical assistance
Funds appropriated under this subchapter may be used by the Secretary to provide technical assistance in relation to any of the authorities under this subchapter.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §808, formerly §807, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 296f, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §811, formerly §807, as added Aug. 16, 1968,
A prior section 808 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to
§296g. Prohibition against discrimination by schools on basis of sex
The Secretary may not make a grant, loan guarantee, or interest subsidy payment under this subchapter to, or for the benefit of, any school of nursing unless the application for the grant, loan guarantee, or interest subsidy payment contains assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the school will not discriminate on the basis of sex in the admission of individuals to its training programs. The Secretary may not enter into a contract under this subchapter with any school unless the school furnishes assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that it will not discriminate on the basis of sex in the admission of individuals to its training programs.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §809, formerly §845, as added
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was formerly classified to
Prior Provisions
A prior section 296g, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §808, as added Aug. 16, 1968,
A prior section 296h, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §809, as added Nov. 18, 1971,
A prior section 296i, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §810, as added Nov. 18, 1971,
Part B—Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Anesthetists, and Other Advanced Education Nurses
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior part B related to assistance to nursing students and consisted of sections 297 to 297n, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by
§296j. Advanced education nursing grants
(a) In general
The Secretary may award grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities to meet the costs of—
(1) projects that support the enhancement of advanced nursing education and practice; and
(2) traineeships for individuals in advanced nursing education programs.
(b) Definition of advanced education nurses
For purposes of this section, the term "advanced education nurses" means individuals trained in advanced degree programs including individuals in combined R.N./graduate degree programs, post-nursing master's certificate programs, or, in the case of nurse midwives, in certificate programs in existence on the date that is one day prior to November 13, 1998, to serve as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, nurse educators, nurse administrators, clinical nurse leaders, or public health nurses, or in other nurse specialties determined by the Secretary to require advanced education.
(c) Authorized nurse practitioner
Nurse practitioner programs eligible for support under this section are educational programs for registered nurses (irrespective of the type of school of nursing in which the nurses received their training) that—
(1) meet guidelines prescribed by the Secretary; and
(2) have as their objective the education of nurses who will upon completion of their studies in such programs, be qualified to effectively provide primary health care, including primary health care in homes and in ambulatory care facilities, long-term care facilities, acute care, and other health care settings.
(d) Authorized nurse-midwifery programs
Midwifery programs that are eligible for support under this section are educational programs that—
(1) have as their objective the education of midwives; and
(2) are accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education.
(e) Authorized nurse anesthesia programs
Nurse anesthesia programs eligible for support under this section are education programs that—
(1) provide registered nurses with full-time anesthetist education; and
(2) are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
(f) Authorized clinical nurse specialist programs
Clinical nurse specialist programs eligible for support under this section are education programs that—
(1) provide registered nurses with full-time clinical nurse specialist education; and
(2) have as their objective the education of clinical nurse specialists who will, upon completion of such a program, be qualified to effectively provide care through the wellness and illness continuum to inpatients and outpatients experiencing acute and chronic illness.
(g) Other authorized educational programs
The Secretary shall prescribe guidelines as appropriate for other advanced nurse education programs eligible for support under this section.
(h) Traineeships
(1) In general
The Secretary may not award a grant to an applicant under subsection (a) unless the applicant involved agrees that traineeships provided with the grant will only pay all or part of the costs of—
(A) the tuition, books, and fees of the program of advanced nurse education with respect to which the traineeship is provided; and
(B) the reasonable living expenses of the individual during the period for which the traineeship is provided.
(2) Special consideration
In making awards of grants and contracts under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall give special consideration to an eligible entity that agrees to expend the award to train advanced education nurses who will practice in health professional shortage areas designated under
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §811, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 296j, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §815, as added July 29, 1975,
Amendments
2020—Subsec. (b).
Subsecs. (f) to (h).
2010—Subsec. (c).
Subsecs. (d), (e).
Subsec. (f).
Subsec. (f)(2), (3).
Subsec. (g).
§296j–1. Demonstration grants for family nurse practitioner training programs
(a) Establishment of program
The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the "Secretary") shall establish a training demonstration program for family nurse practitioners (referred to in this section as the "program") to employ and provide 1-year training for nurse practitioners who have graduated from a nurse practitioner program for careers as primary care providers in Federally qualified health centers (referred to in this section as "FQHCs") and nurse-managed health clinics (referred to in this section as "NMHCs").
(b) Purpose
The purpose of the program is to enable each grant recipient to—
(1) provide new nurse practitioners with clinical training to enable them to serve as primary care providers in FQHCs and NMHCs;
(2) train new nurse practitioners to work under a model of primary care that is consistent with the principles set forth by the Institute of Medicine and the needs of vulnerable populations; and
(3) create a model of FQHC and NMHC training for nurse practitioners that may be replicated nationwide.
(c) Grants
The Secretary shall award 3-year grants to eligible entities that meet the requirements established by the Secretary, for the purpose of operating the nurse practitioner primary care programs described in subsection (a) in such entities.
(d) Eligible entities
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall—
(1)(A) be a FQHC as defined in
(B) be a nurse-managed health clinic, as defined in section 330A–1 of the Public Health Service Act [
(2) submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(e) Priority in awarding grants
In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that—
(1) demonstrate sufficient infrastructure in size, scope, and capacity to undertake the requisite training of a minimum of 3 nurse practitioners per year, and to provide to each awardee 12 full months of full-time, paid employment and benefits consistent with the benefits offered to other full-time employees of such entity;
(2) will assign not less than 1 staff nurse practitioner or physician to each of 4 precepted clinics;
(3) will provide to each awardee specialty rotations, including specialty training in prenatal care and women's health, adult and child psychiatry, orthopedics, geriatrics, and at least 3 other high-volume, high-burden specialty areas;
(4) provide sessions on high-volume, high-risk health problems and have a record of training health care professionals in the care of children, older adults, and underserved populations; and
(5) collaborate with other safety net providers, schools, colleges, and universities that provide health professions training.
(f) Eligibility of nurse practitioners
(1) In general
To be eligible for acceptance to a program funded through a grant awarded under this section, an individual shall—
(A) be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State in which the program is located as an advanced practice registered nurse or advanced practice nurse and be eligible or board-certified as a family nurse practitioner; and
(B) demonstrate commitment to a career as a primary care provider in a FQHC or in a NMHC.
(2) Preference
In selecting awardees under the program, each grant recipient shall give preference to bilingual candidates that meet the requirements described in paragraph (1).
(3) Deferral of certain service
The starting date of required service of individuals in the National Health Service Corps Service program under title II of the Public Health Service Act (
(g) Grant amount
Each grant awarded under this section shall be in an amount not to exceed $600,000 per year. A grant recipient may carry over funds from 1 fiscal year to another without obtaining approval from the Secretary.
(h) Technical assistance grants
The Secretary may award technical assistance grants to 1 or more FQHCs or NMHCs that have demonstrated expertise in establishing a nurse practitioner residency training program. Such technical assistance grants shall be for the purpose of providing technical assistance to other recipients of grants under subsection (c).
(i) Authorization of appropriations
To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
(
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(1)(B), is
The Public Health Service Act, referred to in subsec. (f)(3), is act July 1, 1944, ch. 373,
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.
Prior Provisions
Prior sections 296k and 296l were repealed by
Section 296k, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §820, as added
Section 296l, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §821, as added
1 See References in Text note below.
Part C—Increasing Nursing Workforce Diversity
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior part C set forth general provisions and consisted of sections 298 to 298b–7, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by
§296m. Workforce diversity grants
(a) In general
(1) 1 Authority
The Secretary may award grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities to meet the costs of special projects to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses) by providing student scholarships or stipends, stipends for diploma or associate degree nurses to enter a bridge or degree completion program, student scholarships or stipends for accelerated nursing degree programs, pre-entry preparation, advanced education preparation, and retention activities.
(b) Guidance
In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice and consult with nursing associations including the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations, American 2 Nurses Association, the National League for Nursing, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the National Black Nurses Association, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, the Association of Asian American and Pacific Islander Nurses, the Native American Indian and Alaskan Nurses Association, and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, and other organizations determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(c) Required information and conditions for award recipients
(1) In general
Recipients of awards under this section may be required, where requested, to report to the Secretary concerning the annual admission, retention, and graduation rates for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds and ethnic and racial minorities in the school or schools involved in the projects.
(2) Falling rates
If any of the rates reported under paragraph (1) fall below the average of the two previous years, the grant or contract recipient shall provide the Secretary with plans for immediately improving such rates.
(3) Ineligibility
A recipient described in paragraph (2) shall be ineligible for continued funding under this section if the plan of the recipient fails to improve the rates within the 1-year period beginning on the date such plan is implemented.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §821, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 296m, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §822, as added
A prior section 821 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to
Amendments
2010—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
1 So in original. No par. (2) has been enacted.
2 So in original. Probably should be preceded by "the".
Part D—Strengthening Capacity for Basic Nurse Education and Practice
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior part D related to scholarship grants to schools of nursing and consisted of sections 298c to 298c–8, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by
§296p. Nurse education, practice, quality, and retention grants
(a) Education priority areas
The Secretary may award grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities for—
(1) expanding the enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs; or
(2) providing education in new technologies, including distance learning methodologies.
(b) Practice priority areas
The Secretary may award grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities for—
(1) establishing or expanding nursing practice arrangements in noninstitutional settings to demonstrate methods to improve access to primary health care in medically underserved communities;
(2) providing care for underserved populations and high risk groups, such as the elderly, individuals with HIV/AIDS, individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, individuals who are homeless, and survivors of domestic violence;
(3) providing coordinated care, and other skills needed to practice in existing and emerging organized health care systems; or
(4) developing cultural competencies among nurses.
(c) Retention priority areas
The Secretary may award grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities to enhance the nursing workforce by initiating and maintaining nurse retention programs pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2).
(1) Grants for career ladder programs
The Secretary may award grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities for programs—
(A) to promote career advancement for—
(i) nursing in a variety of training settings, cross training or specialty training among diverse population groups, and the advancement of individuals including to become professional registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and nurses with graduate nursing education; and
(ii) individuals including licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses, certified nurse assistants, home health aides, diploma degree or associate degree nurses, and other health professionals, such as health aides or community health practitioners certified under the Community Health Aide Program of the Indian Health Service, to become registered nurses with baccalaureate degrees or nurses with graduate nursing education;
(B) to assist individuals in obtaining education and training required to enter the nursing profession and advance within such profession, such as by providing career counseling and mentoring; and
(C) developing and implementing internships, accredited fellowships, and accredited residency programs in collaboration with one or more accredited schools of nursing, to encourage the mentoring and development of specialties.
(2) Enhancing patient care delivery systems
(A) Grants
The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to improve the retention of nurses and enhance patient care that is directly related to nursing activities by enhancing collaboration and communication among nurses and other health care professionals, and by promoting nurse involvement in the organizational and clinical decisionmaking processes of a health care facility.
(B) Preference
In making awards of grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give a preference to applicants that have not previously received an award under this paragraph.
(C) Continuation of an award
The Secretary shall make continuation of any award under this paragraph beyond the second year of such award contingent on the recipient of such award having demonstrated to the Secretary measurable and substantive improvement in nurse retention or patient care.
(d) Other priority areas
The Secretary may award grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities to address other areas that are of high priority to nurse education, practice, and retention, as determined by the Secretary.
(e) Report
As part of the report on nursing workforce programs described in
(f) Eligible entity
For purposes of this section, the term "eligible entity" includes an accredited school of nursing, as defined in
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §831, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 831 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to
Amendments
2020—
Subsec. (b)(2).
Subsec. (c)(1)(A).
Subsec. (c)(1)(A)(i).
Subsec. (c)(1)(A)(ii).
Subsec. (c)(1)(C).
Subsec. (e).
Subsec. (f).
Subsec. (g).
Subsec. (h).
2010—
Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(3).
Subsec. (g).
Subsec. (h).
2002—
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) establishing or expanding nursing practice arrangements in noninstitutional settings to demonstrate methods to improve access to primary health care in medically underserved communities;
"(2) providing care for underserved populations and other high-risk groups such as the elderly, individuals with HIV-AIDS, substance abusers, the homeless, and victims of domestic violence;
"(3) providing managed care, quality improvement, and other skills needed to practice in existing and emerging organized health care systems;
"(4) developing cultural competencies among nurses;
"(5) expanding the enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs;
"(6) promoting career mobility for nursing personnel in a variety of training settings and cross training or specialty training among diverse population groups;
"(7) providing education in informatics, including distance learning methodologies; or
"(8) other priority areas as determined by the Secretary."
§296p–1. Repealed. Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title III, §3404(a)(7), Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 394
Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §831A, as added
Prior sections 296r, 297, and 297–1 were repealed by
Section 296r, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §827, as added
Section 297, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §830, formerly §821, as added
Section 297–1, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §831, as added
Part E—Student Loans
Editorial Notes
Codification
§297a. Student loan fund
(a) Agreements to establish and operate fund authorized
The Secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement for the establishment and operation of a student loan fund in accordance with this part with any public or nonprofit private school of nursing which is located in a State.
(b) Provisions of agreements
Each agreement entered into under this section shall—
(1) provide for establishment of a student loan fund by the school;
(2) provide for deposit in the fund, except as provided in
(3) provide that the fund, except as provided in
(4) provide that loans may be made from such fund only to students pursuing a full-time or half-time course of study at the school leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in nursing or an equivalent degree or a diploma in nursing, or to a graduate degree in nursing; and
(5) contain such other provisions as are necessary to protect the financial interests of the United States.
(c) Regulatory standards applicable to collection of loans
(1) Any standard established by the Secretary by regulation for the collection by schools of nursing of loans made pursuant to loan agreements under this part shall provide that the failure of any such school to collect such loans shall be measured in accordance with this subsection. With respect to the student loan fund established pursuant to such agreements, this subsection may not be construed to require such schools to reimburse such loan fund for loans that became uncollectable prior to 1983.
(2) The measurement of a school's failure to collect loans made under this part shall be the ratio (stated as a percentage) that the defaulted principal amount outstanding of such school bears to the matured loans of such school.
(3) For purposes of this subsection—
(A) the term "default" means the failure of a borrower of a loan made under this part to—
(i) make an installment payment when due; or
(ii) comply with any other term of the promissory note for such loan,
except that a loan made under this part shall not be considered to be in default if the loan is discharged in bankruptcy or if the school reasonably concludes from written contacts with the borrower that the borrower intends to repay the loan;
(B) the term "defaulted principal amount outstanding" means the total amount borrowed from the loan fund of a school that has reached the repayment stage (minus any principal amount repaid or cancelled) on loans—
(i) repayable monthly and in default for at least 120 days; and
(ii) repayable less frequently than monthly and in default for at least 180 days;
(C) the term "grace period" means the period of nine months beginning on the date on which the borrower ceases to pursue a full-time or half-time course of study at a school of nursing; and
(D) the term "matured loans" means the total principal amount of all loans made by a school of nursing under this part minus the total principal amount of loans made by such school to students who are—
(i) enrolled in a full-time or half-time course of study at such school; or
(ii) in their grace period.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §835, formerly §822, as added
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2010—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
Subsec. (c).
1988—Subsec. (c)(1).
1985—Subsec. (c).
Subsec. (c)(3)(C).
Subsec. (c)(3)(D)(ii).
1981—Subsec. (b)(4).
1979—Subsec. (b)(4).
1975—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
1974—Subsec. (b)(4).
1971—Subsec. (b)(4).
1968—Subsec. (b)(2).
Subsec. (b)(3).
Subsec. (b)(4).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1985 Amendments
Amendment by
"(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act [enacting
"(b)(1) The provisions of section 9(c) of this Act [transferring
"(2) The amendment made by section 8(a) of this Act [amending
Effective Date of 1975 Amendment
Effective Date of 1968 Amendment
Amendment by section 222(c)(2) of
§297b. Loan provisions
(a) Maximum amount per individual per year; preference to first year students
The total of the loans for any academic year (or its equivalent, as determined under regulations of the Secretary) made by schools of nursing from loan funds established pursuant to agreements under this part may not exceed $3,300 in the case of any student, except that for the final two academic years of the program involved, such total may not exceed $5,200. The aggregate of the loans for all years from such funds may not exceed $17,000 in the case of any student during fiscal years 2010 and 2011. After fiscal year 2011, such amounts shall be adjusted to provide for a cost-of-attendance increase for the yearly loan rate and the aggregate of the loans. In the granting of such loans, a school shall give preference to licensed practical nurses, to persons with exceptional financial need, and to persons who enter as first-year students after enactment of this subchapter.
(b) Terms and conditions
Loans from any such student loan fund by any school shall be made on such terms and conditions as the school may determine; subject, however, to such conditions, limitations, and requirements as the Secretary may prescribe (by regulation or in the agreement with the school) with a view to preventing impairment of the capital of such fund to the maximum extent practicable in the light of the objective of enabling the student to complete his course of study; and except that—
(1) such a loan may be made only to a student who (A) is in need of the amount of the loan to pursue a full-time or half-time course of study at the school leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in nursing or an equivalent degree, or a diploma in nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing, (B) is capable, in the opinion of the school, of maintaining good standing in such course of study, and (C) with respect to any student enrolling in the school after June 30, 2000, is of financial need (as defined in regulations issued by the Secretary);; 1
(2) such a loan shall be repayable in equal or graduated periodic installments (with the right of the borrower to accelerate repayment) over the ten-year period which begins nine months after the student ceases to pursue a full-time or half-time course of study at a school of nursing, excluding from such 10-year period all (A) periods (up to three years) of (i) active duty performed by the borrower as a member of a uniformed service, or (ii) service as a volunteer under the Peace Corps Act [
(3) in the case of a student who received such a loan before September 29, 1995, an amount up to 85 per centum of any such loan made before such date (plus interest thereon) shall be canceled for full-time employment as a professional nurse (including teaching in any of the fields of nurse training and service as an administrator, supervisor, or consultant in any of the fields of nursing) in any public or nonprofit private agency, institution, or organization (including neighborhood health centers), at the rate of 15 per centum of the amount of such loan (plus interest) unpaid on the first day of such service for each of the first, second, and third complete year of such service, and 20 per centum of such amount (plus interest) for each complete fourth and fifth year of such service;
(4) the liability to repay the unpaid balance of such loan and accrued interest thereon shall be canceled upon the death of the borrower, or if the Secretary determines that he has become permanently and totally disabled;
(5) such a loan shall bear interest on the unpaid balance of the loan, computed only for periods during which the loan is repayable, at the rate of 5 percent per annum;
(6) such a loan shall be made without security or endorsement, except that if the borrower is a minor and the note or other evidence of obligation executed by him would not, under the applicable law, create a binding obligation, either security or endorsement may be required;
(7) no note or other evidence of any such loan may be transferred or assigned by the school making the loan except that, if the borrower transfers to another school participating in the program under this part such note or other evidence of a loan may be transferred to such other school; and
(8) pursuant to uniform criteria established by the Secretary, the repayment period established under paragraph (2) for any student borrower who during the repayment period failed to make consecutive payments and who, during the last 12 months of the repayment period, has made at least 12 consecutive payments may be extended for a period not to exceed 10 years.
(c) Cancellation
Where all or any part of a loan, or interest, is canceled under this section, the Secretary shall pay to the school an amount equal to the school's proportionate share of the canceled portion, as determined by the Secretary.
(d) Installments
Any loan for any year by a school from a student loan fund established pursuant to an agreement under this part shall be made in such installments as may be provided in regulations of the Secretary or such agreement and, upon notice to the Secretary by the school that any recipient of a loan is failing to maintain satisfactory standing, any or all further installments of his loan shall be withheld, as may be appropriate.
(e) Availability to eligible students in need
An agreement under this part with any school shall include provisions designed to make loans from the student loan fund established thereunder reasonably available (to the extent of the available funds in such fund) to all eligible students in the school in need thereof.
(f) Penalty for late payment
Subject to regulations of the Secretary and in accordance with this section, a school shall assess a charge with respect to a loan from the loan fund established pursuant to an agreement under this part for failure of the borrower to pay all or any part of an installment when it is due and, in the case of a borrower who is entitled to deferment of the loan under subsection (b)(2) or cancellation of part or all of the loan under subsection (b)(3), for any failure to file timely and satisfactory evidence of such entitlement. No such charge may be made if the payment of such installment or the filing of such evidence is made within 60 days after the date on which such installment or filing is due. The amount of any such charge may not exceed an amount equal to 6 percent of the amount of such installment. The school may elect to add the amount of any such charge to the principal amount of the loan as of the first day after the day on which such installment or evidence was due, or to make the amount of the charge payable to the school not later than the due date of the next installment after receipt by the borrower of notice of the assessment of the charge.
(g) Minimum monthly repayment
A school may provide in accordance with regulations of the Secretary, that during the repayment period of a loan from a loan fund established pursuant to an agreement under this part payments of principal and interest by the borrower with respect to all the outstanding loans made to him from loan funds so established shall be at a rate equal to not less than $40 per month.
(h) Loan cancellation
Notwithstanding the amendment made by section 6(b) of the Nurse Training Act of 1971 to this section—
(A) any person who obtained one or more loans from a loan fund established under this part, who before November 18, 1971, became eligible for cancellation of all or part of such loans (including accrued interest) under this section (as in effect on the day before such date), and who on such date was not engaged in a service for which loan cancellation was authorized under this section (as so in effect), may at any time elect to receive such cancellation in accordance with this subsection (as so in effect); and
(B) in the case of any person who obtained one or more loans from a loan fund established under this part and who on such date was engaged in a service for which cancellation of all or part of such loans (including accrued interest) was authorized under this section (as so in effect), this section (as so in effect) shall continue to apply to such person for purposes of providing such loan cancellation until he terminates such service.
(i) Loan repayment
Upon application by a person who received, and is under an obligation to repay, any loan made to such person as a nursing student, the Secretary may undertake to repay (without liability to the applicant) all or any part of such loan, and any interest or portion thereof outstanding thereon, upon his determination, pursuant to regulations establishing criteria therefor, that the applicant—
(1) failed to complete the nursing studies with respect to which such loan was made;
(2) is in exceptionally needy circumstances; and
(3) has not resumed, or cannot reasonably be expected to resume, such nursing studies within two years following the date upon which the applicant terminated the studies with respect to which such loan was made.
(j) Collection by Secretary of loan in default; preconditions and procedures applicable
The Secretary is authorized to attempt to collect any loan which was made under this part, which is in default, and which was referred to the Secretary by a school of nursing with which the Secretary has an agreement under this part, on behalf of that school under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe (including reimbursement from the school's student loan fund for expenses the Secretary may reasonably incur in attempting collection), but only if the school has complied with such requirements as the Secretary may specify by regulation with respect to the collection of loans under this part. A loan so referred shall be treated as a debt subject to
(k) Elimination of statute of limitation for loan collections
(1) Purpose
It is the purpose of this subsection to ensure that obligations to repay loans under this section are enforced without regard to any Federal or State statutory, regulatory, or administrative limitation on the period within which debts may be enforced.
(2) Prohibition
Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal or State law, no limitation shall terminate the period within which suit may be filed, a judgment may be enforced, or an offset, garnishment, or other action may be initiated or taken by a school of nursing that has an agreement with the Secretary pursuant to
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §836, formerly §823, as added
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Peace Corps Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is
Section 6(b) of the Nurse Training Act of 1971, referred to in subsec. (h), is section 6(b) of
Codification
Provisions of subsec. (h) of this section were, in the original, enacted by section 6(b)(1) of
Amendments
2010—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(1)(C).
Subsec. (b)(3).
Subsecs. (b)(7), (d) to (g).
Subsec. (h).
Subsec. (j).
Subsecs. (k), (l).
Subsec. (l)(2).
1998—Subsec. (b)(1).
Subsec. (b)(2)(C).
Subsec. (b)(8).
Subsec. (g).
Subsec. (l).
1992—Subsecs. (h) to (k).
1989—Subsec. (h)(6)(C).
1988—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(1)(C).
Subsec. (b)(2)(B).
Subsec. (b)(5).
Subsec. (h)(1)(C).
Subsecs. (h)(5), (6).
Subsec. (j)(2) to (4).
1985—Subsec. (b)(1).
Subsec. (f).
Subsec. (k).
1981—Subsec. (b)(5).
1979—Subsec. (b)(3).
1975—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
Subsec. (b)(2)(B).
Subsec. (b)(7).
Subsec. (c).
Subsecs. (d) to (i).
Subsec. (j).
1971—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(1).
Subsec. (b)(2).
Subsec. (b)(3).
Subsec. (h).
1968—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(2).
Subsec. (b)(3).
Subsec. (b)(5).
Subsecs. (f), (g).
1965—Subsec. (b)(5).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
Amendment by
Effective Date of 1975 Amendment
Amendment by section 941(h)(1), (2), (5), (i)(1) of
Effective Date of 1971 Amendment
Effective Date of 1968 Amendment
Construction of 1992 Amendment
§297c. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–392, title I, §123(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3562
Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §837, formerly §824, as added
§297c–1. Repealed. Pub. L. 102–408, title II, §211(a)(2), Oct. 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 2078
Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §837A, as added Nov. 4, 1988,
§297d. Allotments and payments of Federal capital contributions
(a) Application for allotment; reduction or adjustment of amount requested in application; reallotment; continued availability of funds
(1) The Secretary shall from time to time set dates by which schools of nursing must file applications for Federal capital contributions.
(2)(A) If the total of the amounts requested for any fiscal year in such applications exceeds the total amount appropriated under section 297c 1 of this title for that fiscal year, the allotment from such total amount to the loan fund of each school of nursing shall be reduced to whichever of the following is the smaller:
(i) The amount requested in its application.
(ii) An amount which bears the same ratio to the total amount appropriated as the number of students estimated by the Secretary to be enrolled on a full-time basis in such school during such fiscal year bears to the estimated total number of students enrolled in all such schools on a full-time basis during such year.
(B) Amounts remaining after allotment under subparagraph (A) shall be reallotted in accordance with clause (ii) of such subparagraph among schools whose applications requested more than the amounts so allotted to their loan funds, but with such adjustments as may be necessary to prevent the total allotted to any such school's loan fund under this paragraph and paragraph (3) from exceeding the total so requested by it.
(3) Funds which, pursuant to
(b) Installment payment of allotments
Allotments to a loan fund of a school shall be paid to it from time to time in such installments as the Secretary determines will not result in unnecessary accumulations in the loan fund at such school.
(c) Manner of payment
The Federal capital contributions to a loan fund of a school under this part shall be paid to it from time to time in such installments as the Secretary determines will not result in unnecessary accumulations in the loan fund at such school.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §838, formerly §825, as added
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Amendments
2010—Subsecs. (a)(3), (c).
1992—Subsec. (a)(3).
1988—Subsec. (a)(3).
1985—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
1975—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(1).
Subsec. (b)(2).
Subsec. (c).
1968—Subsec. (a).
1966—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(1).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
Amendment by
Effective Date of 1975 Amendment
Amendment by
Effective Date of 1966 Amendment
Applicability of Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1966
1 See References in Text note below.
§297e. Distribution of assets from loan funds
(a) Capital distribution of balance of loan fund
If a school terminates a loan fund established under an agreement pursuant to
(1) The Secretary shall first be paid an amount which bears the same ratio to such balance in such fund on the date of termination of the fund as the total amount of the Federal capital contributions to such fund by the Secretary pursuant to
(2) The remainder of such balance shall be paid to the school.
(b) Payment of principal or interest on loans
If a capital distribution is made under subsection (a), the school involved shall, after such capital distribution, pay to the Secretary, not less often than quarterly, the same proportionate share of amounts received by the school in payment of principal or interest on loans made from the loan fund established under
(c) Payment of balance of loan fund
(1) Within 90 days after the termination of any agreement with a school under
(2) A school to which paragraph (1) applies shall pay to the Secretary after the date on which payment is made under such paragraph and not less than quarterly, the same proportionate share of amounts received by the school after the date of termination referred to in paragraph (1) in payment of principal or interest on loans made from the loan fund as was determined for the Secretary under such paragraph.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §839, formerly §826, as added
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This part, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), was in the original "this subpart" and was translated to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the redesignation of subpart II of part B of this subchapter as part E of this subchapter by
Amendments
2010—
1998—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (a)(1).
Subsec. (b).
1992—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
1988—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (a)(1).
Subsec. (b).
1985—Subsecs. (a), (b).
Subsec. (c).
1981—
1979—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (a)(1).
Subsec. (b).
1975—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
1971—
1968—
1966—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
Amendment by
Effective Date of 1975 Amendment
Amendment by section 936(d) of
Amendment by section 941(h)(1), (2), (4)(B), (i)(1), (5) of
Effective Date of 1966 Amendment
Amendment by
1 See References in Text note below.
§297f. Repealed. Pub. L. 94–63, title IX, §936(e)(1), July 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 363
Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §827, as added Sept. 4, 1964,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of Repeal
Repeal effective July 1, 1975, see section 905 of
Availability of Nurse Training Revolving Fund for Payment of Obligations Deposits Into Fund; Transfer of Excess Amounts to General Fund of Treasury Authorization of Appropriations
"(2) The nurse training fund created within the Treasury by section 827(d)(1) of the Act [
"(3) There are authorized to be appropriated without fiscal year limitation such sums as may be necessary to enable the Secretary to make payments under agreements entered into under section 827(b) of the Act [
Conversion of Federal Capital Contribution to a Loan Under Section 297f of This Title
§297g. Modification of agreements; compromise, waiver or release
The Secretary may agree to modifications of agreements made under this part, and may compromise, waive, or release any right, title, claim, or demand of the United States arising or acquired under this part.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §840, formerly §828, as added
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2010—
1975—
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1975 Amendment
Amendment by
§297h. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–92, §9(a)(1), Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 400
Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §841, formerly §829, as added Aug. 16, 1968,
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of Repeal
Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1985, see section 10(a) of
§297i. Procedures for appeal of terminations
In any case in which the Secretary intends to terminate an agreement with a school of nursing under this part, the Secretary shall provide the school with a written notice specifying such intention and stating that the school may request a formal hearing with respect to such termination. If the school requests such a hearing within 30 days after the receipt of such notice, the Secretary shall provide such school with a hearing conducted by an administrative law judge.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §842, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 297i, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §830, as added Nov. 18, 1971,
A prior section 842 of act July 1, 1944, was renumbered section 852, and was classified to
A prior section 297j, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §843, as added Nov. 4, 1988,
A prior section 843 of act July 1, 1944, was renumbered section 853, and was classified to
Another prior section 297j, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §845, formerly §860, as added Aug. 16, 1968,
A prior section 845 of act July 1, 1944, was renumbered section 855, and was classified to
A prior section 297k, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §846, formerly §861, as added Aug. 16, 1968,
Amendments
2010—
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 1985, see section 10(a) of
§297n. Loan repayment and scholarship programs
(a) In general
In the case of any individual—
(1) who has received a baccalaureate or associate degree in nursing (or an equivalent degree), a diploma in nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing;
(2) who obtained (A) one or more loans from a loan fund established under subpart II,1 or (B) any other educational loan for nurse training costs; and
(3) who enters into an agreement with the Secretary to serve as nurse for a period of not less than two years at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, or in a 2 accredited school of nursing, as defined by
the Secretary shall make payments in accordance with subsection (b), for and on behalf of that individual, on the principal of and interest on any loan of that individual described in paragraph (2) of this subsection which is outstanding on the date the individual begins the service specified in the agreement described in paragraph (3) of this subsection.
(b) Manner of payments
The payments described in subsection (a) shall be made by the Secretary as follows:
(1) Upon completion by the individual for whom the payments are to be made of the first year of the service specified in the agreement entered into with the Secretary under subsection (a), the Secretary shall pay 30 percent of the principal of, and the interest on each loan of such individual described in subsection (a)(2) which is outstanding on the date the individual began such practice.
(2) Upon completion by that individual of the second year of such service, the Secretary shall pay another 30 percent of the principal of, and the interest on each such loan.
(3) Upon completion by that individual of a third year of such service, the Secretary shall pay another 25 percent of the principal of, and the interest on each such loan.
(c) Payment by due date
Notwithstanding the requirement of completion of practice specified in subsection (b), the Secretary shall, on or before the due date thereof, pay any loan or loan installment which may fall due within the period of service for which the borrower may receive payments under this subsection, upon the declaration of such borrower, at such times and in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe (and supported by such other evidence as the Secretary may reasonably require), that the borrower is then serving as described by subsection (a)(3), and that the borrower will continue to so serve for the period required (in the absence of this subsection) to entitle the borrower to have made the payments provided by this subsection for such period; except that not more than 85 percent of the principal of any such loan shall be paid pursuant to this subsection.
(d) Scholarship program
(1) In general
The Secretary shall (for fiscal years 2003 and 2004) and may (for fiscal years thereafter) carry out a program of entering into contracts with eligible individuals under which such individuals agree to serve as nurses for a period of not less than 2 years at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, in consideration of the Federal Government agreeing to provide to the individuals scholarships for attendance at schools of nursing.
(2) Eligible individuals
In this subsection, the term "eligible individual" means an individual who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in a school of nursing.
(3) Service requirement
(A) In general
The Secretary may not enter into a contract with an eligible individual under this subsection unless the individual agrees to serve as a nurse at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses for a period of full-time service of not less than 2 years, or for a period of part-time service in accordance with subparagraph (B).
(B) Part-time service
An individual may complete the period of service described in subparagraph (A) on a part-time basis if the individual has a written agreement that—
(i) is entered into by the facility and the individual and is approved by the Secretary; and
(ii) provides that the period of obligated service will be extended so that the aggregate amount of service performed will equal the amount of service that would be performed through a period of full-time service of not less than 2 years.
(4) Applicability of certain provisions
The provisions of subpart III of part D of subchapter II shall, except as inconsistent with this section, apply to the program established in paragraph (1) in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program established in such subpart.
(e) Preferences regarding participants
In entering into agreements under subsection (a) or (d), the Secretary shall give preference to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need.
(f) Condition of agreement
The Secretary may make payments under subsection (a) on behalf of an individual only if the agreement under such subsection provides that section 298b–7(c) 1 of this title is applicable to the individual.
(g) Breach of agreement
(1) In general
In the case of any program under this section under which an individual makes an agreement to provide health services for a period of time in accordance with such program in consideration of receiving an award of Federal funds regarding education as a nurse (including an award for the repayment of loans), the following applies if the agreement provides that this subsection is applicable:
(A) In the case of a program under this section that makes an award of Federal funds for attending an accredited program of nursing (in this section referred to as a "nursing program"), the individual is liable to the Federal Government for the amount of such award (including amounts provided for expenses related to such attendance), and for interest on such amount at the maximum legal prevailing rate, if the individual—
(i) fails to maintain an acceptable level of academic standing in the nursing program (as indicated by the program in accordance with requirements established by the Secretary);
(ii) is dismissed from the nursing program for disciplinary reasons; or
(iii) voluntarily terminates the nursing program.
(B) The individual is liable to the Federal Government for the amount of such award (including amounts provided for expenses related to such attendance), and for interest on such amount at the maximum legal prevailing rate, if the individual fails to provide health services in accordance with the program under this section for the period of time applicable under the program.
(2) Waiver or suspension of liability
In the case of an individual or health facility making an agreement for purposes of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide for the waiver or suspension of liability under such subsection if compliance by the individual or the health facility, as the case may be, with the agreements involved is impossible, or would involve extreme hardship to the individual or facility, and if enforcement of the agreements with respect to the individual or facility would be unconscionable.
(3) Date certain for recovery
Subject to paragraph (2), any amount that the Federal Government is entitled to recover under paragraph (1) shall be paid to the United States not later than the expiration of the 3-year period beginning on the date the United States becomes so entitled.
(4) Availability
Amounts recovered under paragraph (1) with respect to a program under this section shall be available for the purposes of such program, and shall remain available for such purposes until expended.
(h) Reports
Not later than 18 months after August 1, 2002, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report describing the programs carried out under this section, including statements regarding—
(1) the number of enrollees, scholarships, loan repayments, and grant recipients;
(2) the number of graduates;
(3) the amount of scholarship payments and loan repayments made;
(4) which educational institution the recipients attended;
(5) the number and placement location of the scholarship and loan repayment recipients at health care facilities with a critical shortage of nurses;
(6) the default rate and actions required;
(7) the amount of outstanding default funds of both the scholarship and loan repayment programs;
(8) to the extent that it can be determined, the reason for the default;
(9) the demographics of the individuals participating in the scholarship and loan repayment programs;
(10) justification for the allocation of funds between the scholarship and loan repayment programs; and
(11) an evaluation of the overall costs and benefits of the programs.
(i) Allocations
Of the amounts appropriated under
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §846, as added
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Subpart II, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), probably should be "this part" to reflect the redesignation of subpart II of former part B of this subchapter as part E of this subchapter by
Prior Provisions
A prior section 297n, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §847, as added Nov. 4, 1988,
A prior section 846 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to
Amendments
2020—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b)(1).
Subsec. (i).
2010—Subsec. (a)(3).
2002—
Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (a)(3).
Subsec. (d).
Subsec. (e).
"(1) to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need; and
"(2) to qualified applicants that, with respect to health facilities described in such subsection, agree to serve in such health facilities located in geographic areas with a shortage of and need for nurses, as determined by the Secretary."
Subsec. (f).
Subsec. (g).
Subsec. (h).
"(1) The term 'community health center' has the meaning given such term in
"(2) The term 'migrant health center' has the meaning given such term in
"(3) The term 'rural health clinic' has the meaning given such term in
Former subsec. (h) redesignated (g).
Subsec. (i).
1998—Subsec. (h).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Reference to Community, Migrant, Public Housing, or Homeless Health Center Considered Reference to Health Center
Reference to community health center, migrant health center, public housing health center, or homeless health center considered reference to health center, see section 4(c) of
1 See References in Text note below.
2 So in original. Probably should be "an".
§297n–1. Nurse faculty loan program
(a) School of nursing student loan fund
The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, may enter into an agreement with any accredited school of nursing for the establishment and operation of a student loan fund in accordance with this section, to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty.
(b) Agreements
Each agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall—
(1) provide for the establishment of a student loan fund by the school involved;
(2) provide for deposit in the fund of—
(A) the Federal capital contributions to the fund;
(B) an amount equal to not less than one-ninth of such Federal capital contributions, contributed by such school;
(C) collections of principal and interest on loans made from the fund; and
(D) any other earnings of the fund;
(3) provide that the fund will be used only for loans to students of the school in accordance with subsection (c) and for costs of collection of such loans and interest thereon;
(4) provide that loans may be made from such fund only to students pursuing a full-time course of study or, at the discretion of the Secretary, a part-time course of study in an advanced degree program described in
(5) contain such other provisions as are necessary to protect the financial interests of the United States.
(c) Loan provisions
Loans from any student loan fund established by a school pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a) shall be made to an individual on such terms and conditions as the school may determine, except that—
(1) such terms and conditions are subject to any conditions, limitations, and requirements prescribed by the Secretary;
(2) in the case of any individual, the total of the loans for any academic year made by schools of nursing from loan funds established pursuant to agreements under subsection (a) may not exceed $35,500,1 during fiscal years 2010 and 2011 fiscal years 2 (after fiscal year 2011, such amounts shall be adjusted to provide for a cost-of-attendance increase for the yearly loan rate and the aggregate loan; 3
(3) an amount up to 85 percent of any such loan (plus interest thereon) shall be canceled by the school as follows:
(A) upon completion by the individual of each of the first, second, and third year of full-time employment, required by the loan agreement entered into under this subsection, as a faculty member in an accredited a 4 school of nursing, the school shall cancel 20 percent of the principle 5 of, and the interest on, the amount of such loan unpaid on the first day of such employment; and
(B) upon completion by the individual of the fourth year of full-time employment, required by the loan agreement entered into under this subsection, as a faculty member in a school of nursing, the school shall cancel 25 percent of the principle 5 of, and the interest on, the amount of such loan unpaid on the first day of such employment;
(4) such a loan may be used to pay the cost of tuition, fees, books, laboratory expenses, and other reasonable education expenses;
(5) such a loan shall be repayable in equal or graduated periodic installments (with the right of the borrower to accelerate repayment) over the 10-year period that begins 9 months after the individual ceases to pursue a course of study at a school of nursing; and
(6) such a loan shall—
(A) beginning on the date that is 3 months after the individual ceases to pursue a course of study at a school of nursing, bear interest on the unpaid balance of the loan at the rate of 3 percent per annum; or
(B) subject to subsection (e), if the school of nursing determines that the individual will not complete such course of study or serve as a faculty member as required under the loan agreement under this subsection, bear interest on the unpaid balance of the loan at the prevailing market rate.
(d) Payment of proportionate share
Where all or any part of a loan, or interest, is canceled under this section, the Secretary shall pay to the school an amount equal to the school's proportionate share of the canceled portion, as determined by the Secretary.
(e) Review by Secretary
At the request of the individual involved, the Secretary may review any determination by an accredited school of nursing under subsection (c)(6)(B).
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §846A, as added
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2020—Subsec. (f).
2010—Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (c)(2).
Subsec. (c)(3)(A).
Subsec. (e).
Subsec. (f).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2020 Amendment
Amendment by
1 So in original. The comma probably should not appear.
3 So in original. A closing parenthesis probably should appear before the semicolon.
4 So in original. The word "a" probably should not appear.
5 So in original. Probably should be "principal".
§297o. Eligible individual student loan repayment
(a) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, may enter into an agreement with eligible individuals for the repayment of education loans, in accordance with this section, to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty.
(b) Agreements
Each agreement entered into under this subsection shall require that the eligible individual shall serve as a full-time member of the faculty of an accredited school of nursing, for a total period, in the aggregate, of at least 4 years during the 6-year period beginning on the later of—
(1) the date on which the individual receives a master's or doctorate nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing; or
(2) the date on which the individual enters into an agreement under this subsection.
(c) Agreement provisions
Agreements entered into pursuant to subsection (b) shall be entered into on such terms and conditions as the Secretary may determine, except that—
(1) not more than 10 months after the date on which the 6-year period described under subsection (b) begins, but in no case before the individual starts as a full-time member of the faculty of an accredited school of nursing 1 the Secretary shall begin making payments, for and on behalf of that individual, on the outstanding principal of, and interest on, any loan of that individual obtained to pay for such degree;
(2) for an individual who has completed a master's in nursing or equivalent degree in nursing—
(A) payments may not exceed $10,000 per calendar year; and
(B) total payments may not exceed $40,000 during the 2010 and 2011 fiscal years (after fiscal year 2011, such amounts shall be adjusted to provide for a cost-of-attendance increase for the yearly loan rate and the aggregate loan); and
(3) for an individual who has completed a doctorate or equivalent degree in nursing—
(A) payments may not exceed $20,000 per calendar year; and
(B) total payments may not exceed $80,000 during the 2010 and 2011 fiscal years (adjusted for subsequent fiscal years as provided for in the same manner as in paragraph (2)(B)).
(d) Breach of agreement
(1) In general
In the case of any agreement made under subsection (b), the individual is liable to the Federal Government for the total amount paid by the Secretary under such agreement, and for interest on such amount at the maximum legal prevailing rate, if the individual fails to meet the agreement terms required under such subsection.
(2) Waiver or suspension of liability
In the case of an individual making an agreement for purposes of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide for the waiver or suspension of liability under such paragraph if compliance by the individual with the agreement involved is impossible or would involve extreme hardship to the individual or if enforcement of the agreement with respect to the individual would be unconscionable.
(3) Date certain for recovery
Subject to paragraph (2), any amount that the Federal Government is entitled to recover under paragraph (1) shall be paid to the United States not later than the expiration of the 3-year period beginning on the date the United States becomes so entitled.
(4) Availability
Amounts recovered under paragraph (1) shall be available to the Secretary for making loan repayments under this section and shall remain available for such purpose until expended.
(e) Eligible individual defined
For purposes of this section, the term "eligible individual" means an individual who—
(1) is a United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident;
(2) holds an unencumbered license as a registered nurse; and
(3) has either already completed a master's or doctorate nursing program at an accredited school of nursing or is currently enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in such a program.
(f) Priority
For the purposes of this section and
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §847, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 847 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to
A prior section 297q, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §841, as added
Amendments
2020—Subsec. (g).
1 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.
2 So in original. Probably should not be capitalized.
3 So in original. Probably should be "individual student loan repayments".
Part F—National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice
Editorial Notes
Codification
Prior Provisions
A prior part F, consisting of section 297q, was redesignated part I (§298d) of this subchapter.
§297t. National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish an advisory council to be known as the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (in this section referred to as the "Advisory Council").
(b) Composition
(1) In general
The Advisory Council shall be composed of—
(A) not less than 21, nor more than 23 individuals, who are not officers or employees of the Federal Government, appointed by the Secretary without regard to the Federal civil service laws, of which—
(i) 2 shall be selected from full-time students enrolled in schools of nursing;
(ii) 2 shall be selected from the general public;
(iii) 2 shall be selected from practicing professional nurses; and
(iv) 9 shall be selected from among the leading authorities in the various fields of nursing, higher, secondary education, and associate degree schools of nursing, and from representatives of advanced education nursing groups (such as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists), hospitals, and other institutions and organizations which provide nursing services; and
(B) the Secretary (or the delegate of the Secretary (who shall be an ex officio member and shall serve as the Chairperson)).
(2) Appointment
Not later than 90 days after November 13, 1998, the Secretary shall appoint the members of the Advisory Council and each such member shall serve a 4 year term. In making such appointments, the Secretary shall ensure a fair balance between the nursing professions, a broad geographic representation of members and a balance between urban and rural members. Members shall be appointed based on their competence, interest, and knowledge of the mission of the profession involved. A majority of the members shall be nurses.
(3) Minority representation
In appointing the members of the Advisory Council under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure the adequate representation of minorities.
(c) Vacancies
(1) In general
A vacancy on the Advisory Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made and shall be subject to any conditions which applied with respect to the original appointment.
(2) Filling unexpired term
An individual chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member replaced.
(d) Duties
The Advisory Council shall—
(1) provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary and Congress concerning policy matters arising in the administration of this subchapter, including the range of issues relating to the nurse workforce, education, and practice improvement;
(2) provide advice to the Secretary and Congress in the preparation of general regulations and with respect to policy matters arising in the administration of this subchapter, including the range of issues relating to nurse supply, education and practice improvement; and
(3) not later than 2 years after March 27, 2020, and annually thereafter, prepare and submit to the Secretary, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, a report describing the activities of the Council, including findings and recommendations made by the Council concerning the activities under this subchapter.
(e) Meetings and documents
(1) Meetings
The Advisory Council shall meet not less than 2 times each year. Such meetings shall be held jointly with other related entities established under this subchapter where appropriate.
(2) Documents
Not later than 14 days prior to the convening of a meeting under paragraph (1), the Advisory Council shall prepare and make available an agenda of the matters to be considered by the Advisory Council at such meeting. At any such meeting, the Advisory Council shall distribute materials with respect to the issues to be addressed at the meeting. Not later than 30 days after the adjourning of such a meeting, the Advisory Council shall prepare and make available a summary of the meeting and any actions taken by the Council based upon the meeting.
(f) Compensation and expenses
(1) Compensation
Each member of the Advisory Council shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under
(2) Expenses
The members of the Advisory Council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of
(g) Funding
Amounts appropriated for carrying out parts B, C, and D may be utilized by the Secretary to support the nurse education and practice activities of the Council.
(h) Chapter 10 of title 5
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §851, formerly §845, as added
Editorial Notes
Codification
November 13, 1998, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), was in the original "the date of enactment of this Act", which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of
Prior Provisions
A prior section 851 of act July 1, 1944, was renumbered section 861 and classified to
Another prior section 851 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to
Amendments
2022—Subsec. (h).
2020—Subsec. (b)(1)(A)(iv).
Subsec. (d)(3).
Subsec. (g).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2020 Amendment
Amendment by
Termination of Advisory Committees
Part G—Public Service Announcements
Editorial Notes
Codification
Prior Provisions
A prior part G, consisting of section 297t, was redesignated part F of this subchapter.
§§297w, 297x. Repealed. Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title III, §3404(a)(12), Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 394
Section 297w, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §861, formerly §851, as added
A prior section 861 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to
Another prior section 861 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to
Section 297x, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §862, formerly §852, as added
A prior section 862 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to
Part H—Comprehensive Geriatric Education
Editorial Notes
Codification
Prior Provisions
A prior part H, consisting of sections 297w and 297x, was redesignated part G of this subchapter.
§298. Comprehensive geriatric education
(a) Program authorized
The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement, in coordination with programs under
(b) Use of funds
An eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall use funds under such grant to—
(1) provide training to individuals who will provide geriatric care for the elderly;
(2) develop and disseminate curricula relating to the treatment of the health problems of elderly individuals;
(3) train faculty members in geriatrics;
(4) provide continuing education to individuals who provide geriatric care; or
(5) establish traineeships for individuals who are preparing for advanced education nursing degrees in geriatric nursing, long-term care, gero-psychiatric nursing or other nursing areas that specialize in the care of the elderly population.
(c) Application
An eligible entity desiring a grant under subsection (a) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(d) Eligible entity
For purposes of this section, the term "eligible entity" includes a school of nursing, a health care facility, a program leading to certification as a certified nurse assistant, a partnership of such a school and facility, or a partnership of such a program and facility.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2014.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §865, formerly §855, as added
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 298, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §851, formerly §841, as added
A prior section 865 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to
Prior sections 298a to 298b–1 were repealed by
Section 298a, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §852, formerly §842, as added
Section 298b, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §853, formerly §843, as added
Section 298b–1, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §854, formerly §844, as added
A prior section 298b–2, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §855, formerly §845, as added
Prior sections 298b–3 to 298b–5 were repealed by
Section 298b–3, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §856, as added
Section 298b–4, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §857, as added
Section 298b–5, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §858, formerly §804, as added
A prior section 298b–6, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §859, as added Nov. 4, 1988,
A prior section 298b–7, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §860, as added
A prior section 298c, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §860, as added Aug. 16, 1968,
Another prior section 298c, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §861, as added Nov. 3, 1966,
A prior section 298c–1, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §861, as added Aug. 16, 1968,
Another prior section 298c–1, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §862, as added Nov. 3, 1966,
Sections 298c–2 to 298c–6 were omitted in the reorganization and amendment of this subchapter by
Section 298c–2, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §863, as added Nov. 3, 1966,
Section 298c–3, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §864, as added Nov. 3, 1966,
Section 298c–4, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §865, as added Nov. 3, 1966,
Section 298c–5, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §866, as added Nov. 3, 1966,
Section 298c–6, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §867, as added Nov. 3, 1966,
A prior section 298c–7, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §868, as added Nov. 3, 1966,
A prior section 298c–8, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §869, as added Nov. 3, 1966,
Amendments
2010—Subsec. (b)(5).
Subsec. (e).
Part I—Funding
Editorial Notes
Codification
Prior Provisions
A prior part I, consisting of section 298, was redesignated part H of this subchapter.
§298d. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
For the purpose of carrying out parts B, C, and D (subject to
(b) Part E
For the purpose of carrying out part E, there are authorized to be appropriated $117,135,000 for each of the fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §871, formerly §841, as added
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was classified to
Amendments
2020—
2010—