Revision: Jan. 6, 2025, 9:44 p.m.
HB 208-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2025 SESSION
25-0069
02/11
HOUSE BILL 208-FN
AN ACT relative to certification requirements for school nurses.
SPONSORS: Rep. Edwards, Rock. 31; Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6; Rep. Seidel, Hills. 29
COMMITTEE: Education Policy and Administration
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ANALYSIS
This bill changes credential standards for school nurses.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
25-0069
02/11
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five
AN ACT relative to certification requirements for school nurses.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 School Nurse; Certification. Amend RSA 200:29, II(a)(2)-(b)(1) to read as follows:
(2) Have 3 years acute or chronic care current experience [in pediatric nursing or other related nursing areas] with a priority within pediatric settings.
(b) An applicant for certification as a school nurse shall have the skills, competencies, [and] and/or knowledge in the following areas:
(1) In the area of delivery of the school nursing services, the skills, [and] abilities and/or aptitude to:
2 School Nurse; Certification. Amend RSA 200:29, II(b)(3)(B) to read as follows:
(B) Providing leadership in the [profession and] professional nursing practice setting.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
25-0069
12/4/24
HB 208-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACT relative to certification requirements for school nurses.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2028.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Education