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Section 44267.5 Of Article 4. Credential Types From California Education Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 25. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 4.

44267.5
. (a) The minimum requirements for a services credential with a specialization in health for a school nurse are all of the following:
  (1) A baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution.
  (2) A valid California license as a registered nurse.
  (3) One year of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree in a program approved by the commission.
  (b) The period for which a services credential with a specialization in health for a school nurse is valid, shall be as follows:
  (1) For a preliminary credential, pending completion of the one year of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree in a program approved by the commission, five years.
  (2) For the professional credential, after completion of requirements specified by the commission, five years.
  (c) The services credential with a specialization in health for a school nurse shall authorize the holder to perform, at grades 12 and below, the health services approved by the commission and designated on the credential.
  (d) The holder of a services credential with a specialization in health for a school nurse who also completes the requirements for a special class authorization in health in a program that is approved by the commission is authorized to teach classes on health in a preschool, kindergarten, grades 1 to 12, inclusive, and classes organized primarily for adults.