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MS HB721

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Nolan Mettetal

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfer responsibility for establishing accreditation standards for schools of practical nursing from Mississippi Community College Board to Mississippi Board of Nursing, effective July 1, 2019
  • Authorize Mississippi Board of Nursing to issue certificates of accreditation to practical nursing schools and establish uniform standards for graduate eligibility to take licensing exams
  • Remove Mississippi Community College Board's authority to levy fees for practical nursing accreditation activities and transfer that fee-recovery responsibility to the Board of Nursing
  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Schools of practical nursing; transfer authority for accreditation of from MS Community College Board to MS Board of Nursing.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges2/12/2018
Universities and Colleges1/9/2018

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