Bill > SB389

This bill expands the scope of practice for licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) in providing respiratory services, specifically for students with exceptional needs. The bill authorizes LVNs to perform suctioning and other basic respiratory tasks under the supervision of a credentialed school nurse, which was previously not explicitly permitted. This change allows LVNs to assist students with specialized physical health care services during the regular school day, provided the tasks are routine, pose little potential harm, have predictable outcomes, and do not require complex nursing assessment. The bill amends existing laws in the Business and Professions Code and Education Code to clarify that LVNs can perform these respiratory services in school settings, with the requirement that they have appropriate training and certification. The legislation aims to provide more flexible and accessible health care support for students with exceptional needs, ensuring they can receive necessary respiratory services from qualified healthcare professionals while maintaining appropriate medical supervision.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Education

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB389