By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate,
No. 256) of Brian A. Joyce, Stephen M. Brewer, Michael R.
Knapik and Gale D. Candaras for legislation to improve the
extended care career ladders initiative. Economic
Development and Emerging Technologies. |
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 410 of chapter 159 of the Acts of 2000 is hereby amended by striking the third sentence, and inserting in place thereof the following sentence: - Said corporation shall award such grants, subject to appropriation, on a competitive basis to long-term care labor management workforce partnerships, nursing homes or consortiums of nursing homes for the development of career ladder programs, including but not limited to curriculum development, instructors, instructional materials and technical assistance.