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Sponsor urges extending MassReconnect scholarships to vocational practical nursing students to fill LPN shortage
5761383 · September 11, 2025
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Summary
Representative Stanley told the committee that House bill H.1461 would expand MassReconnect tuition assistance to practical nursing programs at vocational (VOTECH) schools to address LPN shortages in long‑term care.
Representative Stanley testified in support of H.1461, which seeks to expand eligibility for the MassReconnect tuition assistance program to students enrolled in practical nursing programs at career/vocational-technical education (VOTECH) schools.
Why it matters: Stanley said the Commonwealth faces a long‑term care workforce shortage, with a…
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