(a) It is the intent and purpose of this section to promote the preparation, education and training of doctors for general dentistry in this state by encouraging Meharry Medical College to continue its efforts for the continuation of an expanded general dentist practice residency that includes training in medically underserved middle Tennessee communities.
(b)
(1) In addition to the dental programs already provided for and funded by the state, financial support shall also be provided for the development, enlargement and continuation of Meharry Medical College's graduate training program in general practice for dentists, which shall prepare them for the general dentistry practice.
(2) Funding for the Meharry general dentistry residency program shall not exceed forty thousand dollars ($40,000) per year per resident in training.
(c)
(1) For the 1981-1982 academic school year, funding shall not exceed ninety-two thousand dollars ($92,000), enabling six (6) residents to be trained; funding for 1982-1983 shall be projected as not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the training of six (6) residents.
(2) Funding for succeeding years will provide for continuance at this same level unless increased or decreased by specific legislation.
(d) This legislation will provide for Meharry Medical College to continue further development of general dentistry residency training in various locations of middle Tennessee.
(e)
(1) This section does not constitute an appropriation of funds.
(2) No funds shall be expended under this section unless such funds are specifically appropriated in the general appropriations act pursuant to title 9, chapter 4, part 51, or a specific amendment or supplement to the general appropriations act.
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