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CT HB06796
Bill
Status
6/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
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Each local or regional board of education must appoint one or more school nurses or nurse practitioners and maintain a staffing ratio of at least one nurse per 750 students in the district (effective July 1, 2016)
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School nurses may be shared across multiple boards of education if staffing requirements are met, and districts may request annual waivers from the commissioner if the ratio would adversely impact other student needs
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School nurses and nurse practitioners must meet educational requirements and qualifications established by the State Board of Education in consultation with the Department of Public Health, and must complete a state orientation program within one year of hire (unless previously completed)
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School nurses may serve as visiting nurses in the town, visit student homes, and assist the school medical advisor with assigned duties
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Allows parents and guardians to administer medications to their own children on school grounds, and requires school nurses and nurse practitioners to submit to criminal history background checks
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Recommendations Of The School Nurse Advisory Council.
Last Action
Vetoed by the Governor
6/30/2015