As used in sections 335.200 to 335.203, the following terms mean:
- (1) "Board", the state board of nursing;
- (2) "Department", the Missouri department of higher education and workforce development;
- (3) "Eligible institution of higher education", a Missouri institution of higher education accredited by the higher learning commission of the north central association which offers a nursing education program or an approved virtual institution, as defined in section 173.1102, that offers a nursing education program;
- (4) "Grant", a grant awarded to an eligible institution of higher education under the guidelines set forth in sections 335.200 to 335.203.
(L. 1990 H.B. 1429 § 1, A.L. 2011 H.B. 223 & 231merged with S.B. 325, A.L. 2023 H.B. 417)