DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 383 Original 2022 Regular Session Turner
Abstract: Makes technical changes to the H.E.R.O. Fund.
Present law establishes the Health Care Employment Reinvestment Opportunity (H.E.R.O.) Fund
as a special fund in the state treasury and provides that monies in the fund shall consist of legislative
appropriations and grants and donations.
Present law provides that subject to legislative appropriation and the approval of the Board of
Regents, the La. Health Works Commission is directed to determine how monies in the fund are
allocated and expended through a multi-year plan to be expended solely and exclusively for the
following purposes and in the following priorities:
(1)Meet the current and growing employment demands for nursing and allied health
professionals by increasing the capacity of nursing and allied health training programs
through supporting initiatives such as increasing faculty positions and clinical preceptors in
nursing and allied health schools.
(2)Support the nursing and allied health professions by providing incentives that financially
support student financial stipends and tuition forgiveness contingent upon employment in
Louisiana health care facilities or nursing or allied health schools.
(3)Provide incentives for nursing and allied health care professionals to practice in Louisiana
with an emphasis on medically underserved areas of the state.
Present law requires the La. Health Works Commission to submit the fund allocation plan to the
Board of Regents on or before October first of each year.
Proposed law makes technical changes to present law.
(Amends R.S. 17:3050.11(C)(1))