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NJ A2271

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margie Donlon

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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