Section 39-2509 - [Repealed 6/30/2029] RURAL NURSING LOAN REPAYMENT AWARD CRITERIA(1) Grant awards shall be made by the board based on ranking and priority in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Priority shall be given to licensed practical nurses and registered nurses who are Idaho residents and graduated from an accredited nursing program in Idaho; and(b) Award priority shall be given to nurses working in an eligible area with a demonstrated nursing shortage. (2) In reviewing and weighing the criteria listed in subsection (1) of this section, the board shall consider all relevant factors.(3) If a nurse selected for an award of debt payments does not accept the award, then the award shall be made to an eligible nurse who has not yet been awarded a grant and who best satisfies the criteria provided in subsection (1) of this section.Added by 2023 Session Laws, ch. 60,sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.