Adds members to the Indiana state board of nursing and changes the required qualifications for certain members. Amends the requirements that an individual applying for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse must meet. Provides that an applicant for a state accredited program of practical nursing (program) is not required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Requires a student of the program to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent before completing the program.
us/states/in
Indiana General Assembly
2025
SB 176
Indiana SB 176 (2025)
bill
AGENCIES; Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; Licensing (Including Behavioral and Mental Health)
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; Nurses (Excluding Advanced Practice Registered Nurses)
HIGHER EDUCATION; Academics and Curriculum
SCHOOLS; Academic Achievements and Outcomes (Including Diplomas)
Adds members to the Indiana state board of nursing and changes the required qualifications for certain members. Amends the requirements that an individual applying for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse must meet. Provides that an applicant for a state accredited program of practical nursing (program) is not required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Requires a student of the program to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent before completing the program.
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The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
Enrolled Senate Bill (S) (committee substitute) — source
Introduced Senate Bill (S) (committee substitute) — source