The bill SB1619 amends Arizona Revised Statutes to include nursing-supported group homes as eligible preceptor training programs within the Student Nurse Clinical Rotation and Licensed or Certified Nurse Training Program. This change allows these group homes to receive grant funding aimed at expanding clinical training placements for nursing students and licensed nurses, thereby enhancing their transition to practice and specialty nursing skills. The bill specifies that the inclusion of nursing-supported group homes will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill makes technical and conforming changes to the existing law, which previously only recognized certain licensed health care institutions for grant eligibility. The amendment broadens the scope of eligible institutions to include nursing-supported group homes, which are defined as community residential settings providing continuous nursing support for individuals with developmental disabilities. There is no anticipated fiscal impact on the state General Fund as a result of this legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-1803
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-1803