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.