(a)
The minimum requirements for a services credential with a specialization in health for a school nurse are all of the following:(1)
A baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution.(2)
A valid California license as a registered nurse.(3)
One year of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree in a program approved by the commission.(b)
The period for which a services credential with a specialization in health for a school nurse is valid, shall be as follows:(1)
For a preliminary credential, pending completion of the one year of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree in a program approved by the commission, five years.(2)
For the professional credential, after completion of requirements specified by the commission, five years.(c)
The services credential with a specialization in health for a school nurse shall authorize the holder to perform, at grades 12 and below, the health services approved by the commission and designated on the credential.(d)
The holder of a services credential with a specialization in health for a school nurse who also completes the requirements for a special class authorization in health in a program that is approved by the commission is authorized to teach classes on health in a preschool, kindergarten, grades 1 to 12, inclusive, and classes organized primarily for adults.
Source:
Section 44267.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=44267.5..