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CT SB00224
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/1/2014
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
- Requires each local or regional board of education to appoint one or more school nurses or nurse practitioners, with a minimum staffing ratio of one nurse per 750 students
- Allows school nurses and nurse practitioners to provide services to multiple boards of education provided the staffing ratio requirement is maintained for each board
- Mandates that all school nurses and nurse practitioners complete a school nurse orientation program offered by the State Department of Education and the Association of School Nurses of Connecticut within one year of hire
- Establishes that school nurses may act as visiting nurses, visit student homes, and assist the school medical advisor with duties as required by the board
- Requires school nurses and nurse practitioners to submit to criminal history records checks in accordance with state law
- Takes effect July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Recommendations Of The School Nurse Advisory Council.
Last Action
House Calendar Number 496
5/2/2014
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/17/2014
Education3/10/2014
Public Health2/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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