The bill aims to enhance services in adult care homes in Kansas by establishing an intergenerational child care program, which will provide financial assistance through grants to adult care homes that wish to develop or operate child care services. The program is designed to address workforce challenges faced by families and to foster collaboration between generations, benefiting both residents of adult care homes and local communities. The Secretary of Health and Environment will administer the program, which includes the creation of the intergenerational child care fund, with grants not exceeding $20,000 per recipient per fiscal year. The bill also mandates the Secretary to submit an annual report evaluating the program's effectiveness.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws related to nursing education by setting minimum education levels for instructors at nursing schools and repealing previous sections of the law. It establishes a nursing service scholarship program to support part-time nursing students, allowing for scholarships based on financial need. The bill emphasizes the importance of developing a skilled workforce in the nursing field while also enhancing the educational standards for nursing instructors. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve the quality of care in adult care homes and support the nursing workforce in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-1119, 74-3293