More Nurses in Rural Schools Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The "More Nurses in Rural Schools Act" would allow registered nurses working in elementary or secondary schools located in designated health professional shortage areas to be eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program helps repay student loans for health professionals who agree to serve in underserved areas. The bill proposes that these school nurses could meet their service obligation by serving for at least two years in such a school setting, with provisions for part-time service to ensure an equivalent number of hours are worked.
This bill specifically affects registered nurses employed by schools or educational agencies who are qualified to provide health services to students. It aims to make it easier for them to participate in a program that could help reduce their student debt by serving in areas that have a shortage of health professionals.
The bill, H.R. 10694, was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next steps would involve committee review and potential hearings. If approved by the committee, it would then proceed to the full House for consideration.
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Timeline
1 Oct 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10694 do?
- The "More Nurses in Rural Schools Act" would allow registered nurses working in elementary or secondary schools located in designated health professional shortage areas to be eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program helps repay student loans for health professionals who agree to serve in underserved areas. The bill proposes that these school nurses could meet their service obligation by serving for at least two years in such a school setting, with provisions for part-time service to ensure an equivalent number of hours are worked. This bill specifically affects registered nurses employed by schools or educational agencies who are qualified to provide health services to students. It aims to make it easier for them to participate in a program that could help reduce their student debt by serving in areas that have a shortage of health professionals. The bill, H.R. 10694, was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next steps would involve committee review and potential hearings. If approved by the committee, it would then proceed to the full House for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10694 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10694. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10694?
- H.R. 10694 was sponsored by Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] (D-WA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10694?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (1 Oct 2026).
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