California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 1364 — Nursing: schools and programs: exemptions.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

The Nursing Practice Act provides for the licensure and regulation of registered nurses by the Board of Registered Nursing within the Department of Consumer Affairs. The act requires an approved school of nursing or program of nursing to provide a course of instruction approved by the board, covering not less than 2 academic years, be affiliated or conducted in connection with one or more hospitals, and be an institution of higher education. Existing law grants the board the authority to determine by regulation the required subjects of instruction to be completed in an approved school of nursing for licensure as a registered nurse. This bill would exempt an approved school of nursing or approved nursing program that is accredited and maintains accreditation through a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or is a public institution, is accredited through a regional accrediting agency, maintains a minimum pass rate of 80% on the licensing examination for a minimum of 2 consecutive academic years, and meets other specified criteria. This bill would require an approved school of nursing or an approved nursing program that is seeking exempt status to submit an application to the board and would require the board to approve the application if specific requirements are met. The bill would require an exempt school of nursing or an exempt approved nursing program to continue to notify the board of other changes and to continue to submit annual reports to the board. The bill would specify that an exempt approved school of nursing or an exempt approved nursing program is not required to pay fees or seek board approval for certain program changes that are approved by the applicable accreditors or within the scope of the program's accreditation. These changes would include, among others, clinical experience placements at a clinical agency or facility that is already approved by the board to provide clinical practice hours and if the program staff and school or program attest under penalty of perjury that the new clinical placements will not displace existing placements. By expanding the scope of the crime of perjury, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would also specify that an institute of higher education or a private postsecondary school of nursing, subject to the above exemption provision, is prohibited from making a payment to any clinical agency or facility in exchange for clinical experience placements for students enrolled in a nursing program offered by or affiliated with the institution or private postsecondary school of nursing. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Held under submission.

  4. Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1760.)

  5. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  6. Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1609.)

  7. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  8. Read second time and amended.

  9. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 1.) (April 23).

  10. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

  11. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.

  12. Referred to Com. on B. & P.

  13. Read first time.

  14. From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.

  15. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Votes

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 15 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11002
Democratic 3101
Republican 1001
Total 15104
% of votes cast 75%5%0%20%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Mullin — Yea
Bloom — Yea
Brough — Yea
Obernolte — Yea
Medina — Yea
Ting — Yea
Holden — Yea
McCarty — Yea
Cunningham — Yea
Eggman — Yea
Low — Yea
Gloria — Not Voting
Chiu — Not Voting
Fong, Mike Democratic Yea
Gipson, Mike A. Democratic Yea
Grayson, Timothy S. Democratic Yea
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Not Voting
Quirk-Silva, Sharon Democratic Nay
Chen, Phillip Republican Yea
Dahle, Megan Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1364 do?
The Nursing Practice Act provides for the licensure and regulation of registered nurses by the Board of Registered Nursing within the Department of Consumer Affairs. The act requires an approved school of nursing or program of nursing to provide a course of instruction approved by the board, covering not less than 2 academic years, be affiliated or conducted in connection with one or more hospitals, and be an institution of higher education. Existing law grants the board the authority to determine by regulation the required subjects of instruction to be completed in an approved school of nursing for licensure as a registered nurse. This bill would exempt an approved school of nursing or approved nursing program that is accredited and maintains accreditation through a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or is a public institution, is accredited through a regional accrediting agency, maintains a minimum pass rate of 80% on the licensing examination for a minimum of 2 consecutive academic years, and meets other specified criteria. This bill would require an approved school of nursing or an approved nursing program that is seeking exempt status to submit an application to the board and would require the board to approve the application if specific requirements are met. The bill would require an exempt school of nursing or an exempt approved nursing program to continue to notify the board of other changes and to continue to submit annual reports to the board. The bill would specify that an exempt approved school of nursing or an exempt approved nursing program is not required to pay fees or seek board approval for certain program changes that are approved by the applicable accreditors or within the scope of the program's accreditation. These changes would include, among others, clinical experience placements at a clinical agency or facility that is already approved by the board to provide clinical practice hours and if the program staff and school or program attest under penalty of perjury that the new clinical placements will not displace existing placements. By expanding the scope of the crime of perjury, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would also specify that an institute of higher education or a private postsecondary school of nursing, subject to the above exemption provision, is prohibited from making a payment to any clinical agency or facility in exchange for clinical experience placements for students enrolled in a nursing program offered by or affiliated with the institution or private postsecondary school of nursing. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1364?
AB 1364 is sponsored by Rubio, Blanca E. (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1364?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1364?
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