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CA SB389
Bill
Status
10/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
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AI Summary
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Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) may now perform suctioning and other basic respiratory tasks under the supervision of a credentialed school nurse in California public schools
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Students with exceptional needs who require specialized physical health care services during the school day can be assisted by LVNs for basic respiratory services under school nurse supervision
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LVNs performing these school-based respiratory services must be licensed by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California
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The bill amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act to add school settings to the list of authorized locations where LVNs may perform specified respiratory care services
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Approved by the Governor on October 10, 2025, with no appropriation required
Legislative Description
Pupil health: individuals with exceptional needs: respiratory services: licensed vocational nurses.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 582, Statutes of 2025.
10/10/2025