SB 62 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS.
Last action — Assigned to Education Committee in House
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
This bill aligns requirements for initial licensure for school nurses to the unique role they play in Delaware public schools. It requires school nurses to hold a Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university, maintain a registered nurse license, and be certified in CPR and in the use of an AED. It also requires school nurses to complete 90 clock hours of training approved by the Department of Education. And finally it requires schools nurses to complete three years of supervised clinical nursing experience and achieve a passing score on the NCLEX exam before a provisional or initial license can be granted.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Assigned to Education Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 4 to SB 62 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
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Amendment SA 4 to SB 62 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Amendment SA 3 to SB 62 - Sticken in Senate
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Amendment SA 2 to SB 62 - Sticken in Senate
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Amendment SA 1 to SB 62 - Sticken in Senate
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Amendment SA 3 to SB 62 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Amendment SA 2 to SB 62 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
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Amendment SA 1 to SB 62 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman · Cosponsor
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- Lyndon D. Yearick · Cosponsor
- Joseph E. Miro · Cosponsor
- Ernesto B Lopez · Primary
- Deborah Hudson · Cosponsor
- Earl G. Jaques Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (5)
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican
- Joseph E. Miro
- Deborah Hudson
Not signed on (55)
55 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 55 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Delcollo | — | Yea |
| Brian J. Bushweller | — | Yea |
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Catherine Cloutier | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Not Voting |
| David B. McBride | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| F. Gary Simpson | — | Yea |
| Gregory F. Lavelle | — | Not Voting |
| Harris B. McDowell | — | Yea |
| Margaret Rose Henry | — | Yea |
| Robert Marshall | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 62 do?
- This bill aligns requirements for initial licensure for school nurses to the unique role they play in Delaware public schools. It requires school nurses to hold a Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university, maintain a registered nurse license, and be certified in CPR and in the use of an AED. It also requires school nurses to complete 90 clock hours of training approved by the Department of Education. And finally it requires schools nurses to complete three years of supervised clinical nursing experience and achieve a passing score on the NCLEX exam before a provisional or initial license can be granted.
- Who sponsors SB 62?
- SB 62 is sponsored by Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Joseph E. Miro, Ernesto B Lopez, Deborah Hudson, and Earl G. Jaques Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 62?
- This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 62?
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