SB 215 (2023)
Give school nurses time to complete bachelor's degree
Summary:
Removes the requirement for school nurses to be certified by the state board of education.
The Senate rewrote the bill to instead lower the requirement for entry level school nurses from a bachelor's degree to an associate's degree. Nurses hired after August 15, 2019 with an associate's degree must complete a bachelor's degree within six years of their hire.
Bill Became Law?:
Yes
Status:
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
03/29/2023 10:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 205-207
House Voting Date:
05/04/2023
Senate Voting Date:
06/01/2023
