MS SB2717

Amends Mississippi Code Section 73-15-21 to revise educational qualifications for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applicants to accept practical nursing programs with preliminary, initial, or final accreditation from the Mississippi Board for Community Colleges Workforce, Career and Technical Education Division or equivalent accrediting bodies.

Limits acceptance of preliminary accreditation to applicants who graduated between June 1, 2010, and December 1, 2011, with provisions declaring any conflicting state regulations null and void.

Maintains existing requirements for LPN applicants including high school diploma, English competence verification, fingerprint-based criminal history records checks, and moral character clearance.

Preserves existing licensure pathways by examination, endorsement, and equivalent nursing education, along with temporary permit provisions and examination fee caps at $60.00.

Takes effect July 1, 2012.