Requiring the higher education coordinating board to develop a grant program to encourage training for students studying in the medical field to work with individuals with disabilities.
Summary
Directs the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), subject to appropriation of funds for this purpose, to develop a grant program for training projects that focus on improving services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Provides that the HECB may administer the grant program in consultation with the Department of Health.
Requires a report to the Legislature regarding grants awarded and progress in related areas.
From the Substitute House Bill Analysis 2010 (SSB 5376), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not passDid not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
AN ACT Relating to encouraging training for medical students, nurses, and medical technicians and assistants to work with adult patients with developmental disabilities;