II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 823 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 18, 2005 Mr. Burns introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To provide for the establishment of summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students.

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Summer health career introductory programs

(a)

Findings

Congress finds that— (1)the success of the health care system is dependent on qualified personnel; (2)hospitals and health facilities across the United States have been deeply impacted by declines among nurses, pharmacists, radiology and laboratory technicians, and other workers; (3)the health care workforce shortage is not a short term problem and such workforce shortages can be expected for many years; and (4)most States are looking for ways to address such shortages. (b)

Grants

The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Bureau of Health Professions of the Health Resources and Services Administration, may award not to exceed 5 grants for the establishment of summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students. (c)

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (b) an entity shall— (1)be an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)); and (2)prepare and submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (d)

Duration

The term of a grant under subsection (b) shall not exceed 4 years. (e)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009.