Pupil health: individuals with exceptional needs: specialized physical health care services.
- Authorizes licensed vocational nurses to provide specialized healthcare services to students with special needs.
- Requires supervision by credentialed school nurses for all specialized healthcare procedures.
- Mandates CPR certification and emergency response training for all healthcare providers.
- Preserves students' right to receive healthcare services at their regular school site.
Senator Ochoa Bogh's legislation expands the pool of qualified healthcare providers who can assist students with exceptional needs in California schools by authorizing licensed vocational nurses to perform specialized physical health care services under the supervision of credentialed school nurses.
The bill establishes specific parameters for these services, requiring that they be routine for the student, pose minimal risk, have predictable outcomes as defined in the student's individualized education program, and not require nursing assessment or decision-making by school personnel. Licensed vocational nurses must demonstrate competence in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintain knowledge of local emergency medical resources. Specialized services covered under the legislation include catheterization, gastric tube feeding, suctioning, and other procedures requiring medical training.
The State Department of Education and Department of HealthCare Services hold joint responsibility for developing implementing regulations, while the bill maintains existing protections under federal disability education laws and state medication administration requirements. The legislation specifies that students should not face relocation to different school sites due to their specialized physical health care needs.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
 Roger NielloR Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Steven ChoiR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Bob ArchuletaD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tom UmbergD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Authorizes licensed vocational nurses to provide specialized healthcare services to students with special needs.
- Requires supervision by credentialed school nurses for all specialized healthcare procedures.
- Mandates CPR certification and emergency response training for all healthcare providers.
- Preserves students' right to receive healthcare services at their regular school site.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Senator Ochoa Bogh's legislation expands the pool of qualified healthcare providers who can assist students with exceptional needs in California schools by authorizing licensed vocational nurses to perform specialized physical health care services under the supervision of credentialed school nurses.
The bill establishes specific parameters for these services, requiring that they be routine for the student, pose minimal risk, have predictable outcomes as defined in the student's individualized education program, and not require nursing assessment or decision-making by school personnel. Licensed vocational nurses must demonstrate competence in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintain knowledge of local emergency medical resources. Specialized services covered under the legislation include catheterization, gastric tube feeding, suctioning, and other procedures requiring medical training.
The State Department of Education and Department of HealthCare Services hold joint responsibility for developing implementing regulations, while the bill maintains existing protections under federal disability education laws and state medication administration requirements. The legislation specifies that students should not face relocation to different school sites due to their specialized physical health care needs.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
Roger NielloR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Steven ChoiR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Bob ArchuletaD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tom UmbergD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |