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TN HB0865
TN HB0865AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 63, relative to schools of nursing.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires the board of nursing to permit a student to enroll in a practical nursing program offered by a public institution of higher education governed by the Tennessee board of regents if the student meets the qualifications for a high school diploma or its equivalent and meets other requirements; requires the board of nursing to permit a student enrolled in a practical nursing program to sit for the national council licensure exam for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN) upon completion of a practical nursing program. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 63.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modify Tennessee's nursing education regulations by expanding access to practical nursing programs and clarifying examination eligibility. Specifically, the bill allows public institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents to enroll students in practical nursing programs if they meet certain high school diploma or equivalent qualifications and institutional admission requirements. Additionally, these institutions can now offer dual enrollment programs in pre-practical nursing and practical nursing for high school students in tenth grade or higher who meet admission criteria. A key provision permits students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) immediately upon completing their practical nursing program. The bill also authorizes the Department of Health to create rules to implement these changes, which must follow the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. The new regulations will take effect on July 1, 2025, with the goal of increasing educational opportunities and pathways into the nursing profession for Tennessee students.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Tim Hicks (R)*,
Rush Bricken (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
John Crawford (R),
Andrew Farmer (R),
Kirk Haston (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Kelly Keisling (R),
Justin Lafferty (R),
Bryan Terry (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 435 (on 05/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0865&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0435.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0865 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0246.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0246 (6908) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1208.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0644 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0644.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0865.pdf |
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