To require geographical diversity in the provision of health profession opportunity grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, and to require the support services provided through the use of the grants to include a transportation assistance plan.
Rural Health Training Opportunities Act
This bill expands the health profession opportunity grant program that provides education and training to low-income individuals for high-demand occupations in the health care field. The Administration for Children and Families must prioritize grant applications for demonstration projects in rural areas and such projects must include assistance for the transportation costs of program participants.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 211.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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