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This bill transfers the administration of Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the Mississippi State Department of Health to the Mississippi Board of Nursing, effective July 1, 2026. Under the new arrangement, the Board of Nursing will be responsible for a comprehensive set of certification duties, including prescribing certification and recertification requirements, approving training courses, administering or contracting for certification examinations, issuing certifications, and maintaining the CNA registry. The bill also mandates that any State Department of Health positions primarily involved with CNA certification will be transferred to the Board of Nursing, and requires the State Treasurer to transfer the existing balance of funds used for CNA certification administration to a special fund for the Board of Nursing to use upon legislative appropriation. The Board of Nursing is authorized to create and enforce necessary rules and regulations to implement these new responsibilities, ensuring a smooth transition of the CNA certification process from one state agency to another.

Health and Social Services

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