The official source does not provide details about providing facilities and equipment, so this claim is removed.
School Nurse Certification Requirements
This act changes how school nurses are certified and appointed in New Hampshire by removing the requirement for a special license from the Department of Education.
What This Bill Does
Removes the requirement for school nurses to get a special license from the Department of Education.
Allows superintendents and school boards to nominate and appoint school nurses who must be licensed by the nursing board.
Who It Names or Affects
School districts in New Hampshire
Superintendents of schools
School boards
Current and future school nurses
Terms To Know
Certification
A process that shows a person has the skills needed for their job.
Board of Nursing
An organization that oversees nursing licenses and standards in New Hampshire.
Limits and Unknowns
The bill does not specify how much it will cost school districts to implement.
It is unclear if the change will affect local or state spending on education.
The bill was marked as 'inexpedient to legislate' and has been killed.
Amendments
These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.
Amendment #2025-0338h : AA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 37
2025-03-06H
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0338h: MA RC 211-163 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 38
2025-02-12H
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0338h 02/12/2025 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 14 P. 21
2025-02-12H
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
2025-02-05H
Executive Session: 02/12/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207
2025-01-22H
Public Hearing: 01/27/2025 11:00 am LOB 205-207
2025-01-07H
Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 2 P. 10
Official Summary Text
relative to certification requirements for school nurses.
Current Bill Text
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HB 208-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
6Mar2025... 0338h
2025 SESSION
25-0069
02/11
HOUSE BILL
208-FN
AN ACT
relative to certification requirements for school nurses.
SPONSORS: Rep. Edwards, Rock. 31; Rep. Peternel, Carr. 6; Rep. Seidel, Hills. 29
COMMITTEE: Education Policy and Administration
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill allows a superintendent and school board to nominate and appoint a school nurse, who must be licensed and registered with the board of nursing.
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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
6Mar2025... 0338h 25-0069
02/11
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five
AN ACT
relative to certification requirements for school nurses.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 School Nurses. RSA 200:29 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
200:29 School Nurses. A superintendent may nominate and school board appoint a school nurse to function in the school health program, and provide that nurse with proper facilities and equipment. A school nurse shall be a registered professional nurse currently licensed by the board of nursing in New Hampshire.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
LBA
25-0069
7/30/25
HB 208-FN-
FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2025-0338h)
AN ACT
relative to certification requirements for school nurses.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Estimated State Impact
FY 2026
FY 2027
FY 2028
FY 2029
Revenue
$0
$18,000 Decrease Per Year
Revenue Fund(s)
Education Credentialing Fund
Expenditures*
$0
Indeterminable
Funding Source(s)
Education Credentialing Fund
Appropriations*
$0
$0
$0
$0
Funding Source(s)
None
*Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill
Estimated Political Subdivision Impact
FY 2026
FY 2027
FY 2028
FY 2029
Local Revenue
$0
$0
$0
$0
Local Expenditures
$0
Indeterminable
METHODOLOGY:
This bill, assumed to be effective for the 2026-2027 school year (FY 2027) repeals the requirement for school nurses to obtain a license from the Department of Education. The license costs $120 for a 3 year period. The Department states there are currently approximately 450 license holders. Therefore, this bill would result in an approximate loss of $18,000 (150 licenses x $120) in restricted fee income to the Department for educator credentialing. It is unknown if this bill will have any impact on state or local school district expenditures.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Education