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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Phoenix, Arizona

 

FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1508

 

appropriations; UA south campus programs

 

Purpose

 

Appropriates $500,000 in each of FY 2001-2002 and FY 2002-2003 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona for expanding the south campus access learning center.

 

Background

 

Cochise College and the College of Nursing, University of Arizona South are entering into an educational partnership to address the shortage of nurses with advanced training in the health care community of southern Arizona. In addressing the need for trained nurses. The program combines on-site and interactive television courses with faculty and support personnel. S.B. 1508 provides funding for student and faculty technology and travel costs for training students in under-served rural communities.

 

S.B. appropriates $500,000 in each of FY 2001-2002 and FY 2002-2003 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona for expanding the south campus access learning center.

 

Provisions

 

1.      Appropriates $500,000 in each of FY 2001-2002 and FY 2002-2003 from the state general fund to the University of Arizona for expanding the south campus access learning center. Exempts the appropriation from lapsing.

 

2.      Provides for a general effective date.

 

 

Prepared by Senate Staff

February 13, 2001