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WA SB6267

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Bateman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Washington State Board of Nursing from requiring nursing education programs to meet standards beyond those required for national accreditation or to produce separate alignment studies if already nationally accredited

  • Requires the board to provide technical assistance to nursing education programs with national council licensure examination pass rates below 80 percent

  • Mandates expedited approval of new nursing education program applications for institutions of higher education with existing approved and nationally accredited nursing programs

  • Limits clinical simulation certification requirements to only the simulation director and lead nurse educator, rather than broader staff

  • Conditions continued professional development requirements for nurse educators on appropriation or availability of adequate resources

Legislative Description

Concerning nursing education program standards.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Long-term Care1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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