The bill amends K.S.A. 65-1119 to update the requirements for state approval of nursing schools in Kansas. It removes the maximum education level requirement for instructors, allowing the board to not require additional or more advanced credentials beyond a nursing or directly related medical degree that is at least one level more advanced than the degree awarded by the program in which they are teaching. The bill also clarifies that schools must maintain standards and curricula as prescribed by the board, and it establishes that the approval of nursing schools will not exceed ten years, with a renewal process in place.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 65-1119, streamlining the approval process for both professional and practical nursing schools. It emphasizes the board's authority to evaluate out-of-state schools and accept nationally accredited schools of nursing, ensuring that they meet the same standards as those approved by the board. The changes aim to enhance the nursing workforce development in Kansas by ensuring that nursing schools maintain high educational standards while providing flexibility in faculty qualifications.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-1119
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 65-1119