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NJ A2271
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Margie Donlon
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for school nurse certification in New Jersey to include registered nurses holding a multistate license under the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), in addition to those with a standard New Jersey nursing license
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Allows multistate license holders to qualify for educational services certificates with school nurse endorsements, school nurse/non-instructional endorsements, and county substitute certificates for school nursing
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Amends P.L.1999, c.153 and P.L.2017, c.70 to add references to the multistate licensure provisions established by P.L.2019, c.172
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Maintains existing certification requirements including a bachelor's degree, completion of approved school nurse preparation curricula (21 credits for instructional, 15 credits for non-instructional), and clinical practicum experience
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Permits individual holding a nursing multistate license to be eligible for school nurse certification.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/13/2026