1. (a) The WIC shall establish, in collaboration with the University, the University of the District of Columbia Foundation, Inc., and direct care worker training grantees, the DC Nurse Education Enhancement Program for the purpose of training District residents to obtain an occupational credential and employment in nursing care occupations. The WIC shall be responsible for providing funding for the Program consistent with the memoranda of understanding executed pursuant to § 32-1693.05 and the direct care worker training grants authorized pursuant to § 32-1693.06.

2. (b) The Program shall provide industry-informed, BON-approved training that leads to certifications required for nursing care occupations at no cost to eligible District residents, who, under the Program, may receive the following financial assistance to pursue Program training:

   1. (1) Payment of tuition, to the extent charged;
   2. (2) Payment of academic costs, including books, supplies, and membership fees; and
   3. (3) A monthly stipend to be used toward living expenses and transportation for Program participants pursuing WDLL courses or certification as a CNA, HHA, MA-C, or a CNA to HHA bridge program, through a direct care worker training grantee.
3. (c) Program training shall be offered at the University's campuses and satellite locations and at community training provider sites located in the District.
4. (d) Program training shall be approved by the BON.
5. (e) Program marketing and public education shall be provided by the University and community training providers to attract residents to the Program and for the duration of the Program.
6. (f) The University shall review the recommendations and implement relevant sections of the Healthcare Occupations Report developed by the Healthcare Workforce Partnership pursuant to § 32-1684(e), to maintain and enhance course offerings to meet the workforce needs of nursing care occupations in the District.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4113 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of DC Nursing Education Enhancement Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-677, Dec. 8, 2022, 0 DCR 0).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of DC Nursing Education Enhancement Program Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-31, Feb. 24, 2023, 70 DCR 2967).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of DC Nursing Education Enhancement Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-280, Oct. 30, 2023, 70 DCR 14490).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of DC Nursing Education Enhancement Program Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-387, Feb. 1, 2024, 71 DCR 1462).

History

Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 4113

Editor's Notes

Section 4122 of D.C. Law 24-45 provided that this section shall expire on September 30, 2024.

Temporary Legislation

For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of DC Nursing Education Enhancement Program Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-325, Mar. 10, 2023, 70 DCR 876).

For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of DC Nursing Education Enhancement Program Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-114, Jan. 23, 2024, 70 DCR 15476).