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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION; REQUIRING THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOY A MINIMUM OF ONE FULL-TIME SCHOOL NURSE; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
AI Summary
This bill requires each school district in New Mexico to employ a minimum of one full-time school nurse per school year, unless the Public Education Department (PED) grants a waiver to a rural school district with fewer than 250 students. The bill allows the PED to grant a waiver if the district can effectively meet student health needs with a part-time nurse or if it is unable to hire a qualified nurse due to insufficient availability in the geographic area. The bill also gives the PED rulemaking authority to implement these requirements. The bill defines a "school nurse" as a licensed professional registered nurse who is also licensed by the PED and the Board of Nursing to provide school nursing services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 02/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=31&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0031.pdf |
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