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Committee approves bill allowing high‑school pathway to LPN education; supporters cite workforce pipeline gains
Summary
Senate Bill 176 would allow conditioned admission and coursework for students to begin LPN education while finishing high school. Ivy Tech, long‑term care operators and training providers testified in support; the committee approved the bill 11–0.
Senator Yoder presented Senate Bill 176, a measure to enable qualified high‑school students to begin practical‑nursing (LPN) coursework before submitting a final high‑school diploma. She said the bill followed meetings with long‑term care providers and education providers who see an opportunity to expand the nursing pipeline.
Yvonne Tanner, vice…
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