House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Miller establishes the Task Force on School Nurse Orientation, aimed at creating a structured orientation program for new registered nurse graduates working in public schools. Recognizing the critical role that school nurses play in promoting student health and managing health-related emergencies, the resolution emphasizes the need for specialized training to equip new nurses with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the unique health needs of students. The task force will consist of representatives from various educational and health organizations, and it is tasked with reviewing existing orientation programs, identifying essential competencies, and developing a standardized curriculum.

The task force is required to convene its first meeting by August 1, 2026, and will be staffed by the Louisiana Department of Health. Members will serve without compensation, except for any per diem or expense reimbursements they may be entitled to. The task force will operate under the Open Meetings Law and will be dissolved upon the completion of its objectives or by February 12, 2027, whichever comes first. The resolution also allows the task force to propose legislative recommendations based on its findings, which will be submitted to the legislature and the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library.