Sec. 2. Grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals
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Title VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 755 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 294e ) the following: The Secretary may award grants to State, local, and Tribal governments and private organizations to reduce barriers to becoming nurses or allied health professionals in the United States for individuals who are— lawfully admitted for permanent residence; admitted as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act; granted asylum under section 208 of such Act; or an immigrant otherwise authorized to be employed in the United States.
A State, local, or Tribal government receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant to reduce barriers described in subsection (a), which may include— paying the costs of— education or training to become a nurse or allied health professional; and licensing or certification, including the costs of preparing for and taking any examination applicable to the nursing or allied health profession selected by the individual; providing a living stipend to individuals studying for such examination; providing classes in English as a second language; and assisting in obtaining overseas academic or training records. .
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Grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals
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