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WA SB5271
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Wellman
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AI Summary
- First class school districts in Washington must employ a school nurse to protect student health, changing from optional to mandatory
- School nurse is defined as a registered nurse or advanced registered nurse practitioner holding a valid educational staff associate certificate for school nurses
- Second class school districts retain discretionary authority to employ a licensed physician, registered nurse, or advanced registered nurse practitioner
- Amends RCW 28A.210.300, updating language from 1975 statute that previously referenced "licensed public health nurse" and "children"
Legislative Description
Requiring school districts of the first class to employ a school nurse.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Early Learning & K-12 Education1/15/2025
Full Bill Text
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