The bill establishes the Kansas nursing initiative grant program, which is administered by the state board of regents. This program allows accredited postsecondary educational institutions with nursing programs to apply for need-based or competitive grants to support various instructional and student support costs associated with nursing courses approved by the board of nursing. The bill specifies that institutions must provide a dollar-for-dollar funding match to be eligible for grants, which can be used for supplies, equipment, salaries for instructors, professional development, and student support services.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of a postsecondary educational institution eligible for the program, emphasizing that it must have a physical presence in Kansas and offer nationally accredited nursing courses. The state board is tasked with establishing standards and criteria for evaluating grant applications, and institutions receiving grants are required to submit periodic reports to the state board. Overall, the bill aims to enhance nursing education in Kansas by providing financial support to institutions that meet specific accreditation and program standards.