The bill proposes a legislative management study during the 2025-26 interim to evaluate the funding required for education and internships across all programs at an expanded University of North Dakota Health Professions Collaborative Facility. The study will incorporate input from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Advisory Council, as well as other relevant statutory boards and councils. The findings and recommendations from this study will be reported to the seventieth legislative assembly, along with any necessary legislation to implement those recommendations.
Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $55,000,000 from the general fund and $40,000,000 from other funds for the construction of an addition to the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This funding aims to create a health professions collaborative facility that will enhance workforce capacity in health, behavioral health, and wellness, while also promoting research and academic excellence. The funding is designated as a one-time allocation for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.