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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 58th Legislature (2021)
HOUSE BILL 2811 By: Sneed
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to professions and occupations;
amending 59 O.S. 2011, Section 567.12, as amended by
Section 3, Chapter 190, O.S.L. 2016 ( 59 O.S. Supp.
2020, Section 567.12), which relates to training
programs for nurses; modifying locations for approved
training programs; and providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2011, Section 567.12, as
amended by Section 3, Chapter 190, O.S.L. 2016 (59 O.S. Supp. 2020,
Section 567.12), is amended to read as follows:
Section 567.12 A. To qualify in this state as an approved
program for registere d nurses, the program shall be conducted in the
State of Oklahoma in an accredited college or university leading to
an associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree in nursing or in a
school or skill center approved by the Oklahoma Department of Career
and Technology Education or licensed by the Oklahoma Board of
Private Vocational Schools . Such programs shall meet the standards
fixed by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and prescribed in its rules.
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B. To qualify in this state as an approved program for
practical nurses, the program shall be conducted in this state in a
school or skill center approved by the Oklahoma Department of Career
and Technology Education or licensed by the Oklahoma Board of
Private Vocational Schools. Such programs shall meet the standar ds
fixed by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing as prescribed in its rules,
which shall conform to the provisions of this subsection.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2021.
58-1-6822 AB 01/12/21