§ 22-10A-10.1 — School nurses; level two licensure

New Mexico § 22-10A-10.1

• Jurisdiction: New Mexico
• Ch. 22: Public Schools
• Art. 10A: School Personnel

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A. A level two license is a nine-year license granted to a school nurse who is a registered nurse who holds a level one license or has at least three years of registered nursing experience satisfactory to the department and who meets the qualifications for level two licensure and who annually demonstrates essential competency to nurse. If a level two school nurse does not demonstrate essential competency in a given school year, the school district shall provide the school nurse with additional professional development and mentorship during the following school year. If by the end of that school year the school nurse fails to demonstrate essential competency, a school district may choose not to contract with the school nurse. B. The department shall issue a level two license to an applicant who has served successfully as a school nurse at level one or who has at least three years of registered nursing experience or is granted reciprocity as provided by department rules. An applicant for a level two license shall: (1) demonstrate essential competency required by the department as verified by the local superintendent through a highly objective uniform statewide standard of evaluation for school nurses; and (2) meet other qualifications as required by the department. C. The minimum salary for a level two school nurse is the same as that for a level two teacher for a standard nine and one-half month contract.

Legislative History

Laws 2025, ch. 150, § 4.