VA HB413

Establishes the High School Certified Nurse Aide Training and Certification Program to create a pathway for qualified high school students to obtain CNA certification in Virginia

Requires approved training programs to meet Board of Nursing standards, employ qualified instructors, and prepare students for CNA certification examinations

Authorizes community colleges, public institutions of higher education, career and technical education centers, and private educational institutions to offer approved training programs

Directs the Board of Education, in collaboration with the Board of Nursing, to develop policies for approving programs, setting instructor qualifications, establishing student eligibility requirements, and overseeing program operations

Mandates annual reports to the General Assembly by November 1 each year detailing student enrollment, completion rates, certification success, employment outcomes, and recommendations for program improvement and expansion