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MS HB694
Bill
Status
4/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Holland
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AI Summary
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Requires all applicants for registered nurse and licensed practical nurse licensure to undergo fingerprint-based criminal history checks through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Authorizes the Board of Nursing to require existing licensees to undergo fingerprint-based criminal history checks upon reasonable suspicion of violation of licensure grounds or specified offenses.
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Establishes that criminal history records obtained by the board are confidential and exempt from the Mississippi Public Records Act, with disclosure limited to board use in licensure decisions unless a court orders otherwise.
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Allows the board to charge applicants fees for the costs of obtaining state and national criminal history records information.
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Amends Section 73-15-25 to clarify that the State Department of Education may contract with the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges regarding accreditation standards and certificates for practical nursing schools.
Legislative Description
Nurses; require applicants for licensure as to undergo criminal background checks.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/1/2010