The proposed bill, if enacted, would establish a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist Clinical Rotation Program within the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) to enhance preceptor training programs for nurse anesthetist students. It would appropriate $3,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support this initiative. The AZBN would be responsible for developing a grant program to distribute these funds to licensed health care institutions, prioritizing the expansion of clinical rotations in specific areas such as obstetrics, pediatrics, cardiovascular, thoracic, and neurological care.

Additionally, the bill would introduce new provisions regarding the use of grant funds, stipulating that no more than 20% of the funds can be allocated to indirect costs, and that the funds are intended to supplement existing training expenses rather than replace them. The AZBN would also be required to establish an application process for grant distribution, taking into account factors such as geographic distribution, the number of students to be trained, and the cost-effectiveness of proposals. The appropriation would be exempt from lapsing, ensuring that the funds remain available for the intended purpose.