Nurse Faculty Salary Support Bill
Official: Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026
IntroducedJanuary 30, 2026
Why This Matters
This bill helps nursing schools pay their faculty better to attract and retain qualified teachers. It addresses the ongoing shortage of nursing faculty, which affects the training of future nurses.
If you are a nursing student, this bill could help ensure you have qualified teachers in your classes.
Affects: Nursing faculty members and students in nursing programs will be directly impacted by this bill.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill creates a program to help nursing schools pay their faculty more. 2. It allows nursing schools to apply for grants to supplement faculty salaries. 3. The goal is to attract and keep qualified nursing teachers. 4. Schools must provide salary information to qualify for these grants. 5. The program aims to address the shortage of nursing faculty.
Who is affected?
Nursing faculty members and students in nursing programs will be directly impacted by this bill.