TITLE 39

HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 25

RURAL NURSING LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029]

39-2509.  RURAL NURSING LOAN REPAYMENT AWARD CRITERIA. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029] (1) Grant awards shall be made by the board based on ranking and priority in accordance with the following criteria:

(a)  Priority shall be given to licensed practical nurses and registered nurses who are Idaho residents and graduated from an accredited nursing program in Idaho; and

(b)  Award priority shall be given to nurses working in an eligible area with a demonstrated nursing shortage.

(2)  In reviewing and weighing the criteria listed in subsection (1) of this section, the board shall consider all relevant factors.

(3)  If a nurse selected for an award of debt payments does not accept the award, then the award shall be made to an eligible nurse who has not yet been awarded a grant and who best satisfies the criteria provided in subsection (1) of this section.

History:

[39-2509, added 2023, ch. 60, sec. 1, p. 221.]