This bill proposes an appropriation of $250,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the workforce development fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. The funds are designated for the establishment of a Center for Nursing Equity and Excellence, which will be developed in collaboration with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

The Center aims to address various nursing workforce needs, including creating pathways into nursing education, fostering innovations in nursing education, enhancing simulation in nursing, promoting workforce equality across Minnesota, and supporting the well-being of student nurses and practicing nurses in both clinical and academic settings.