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HB 2392

Relating to broadband permitting applications

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Howell

House Bill 2392 streamlines nursing school approvals and sets clear faculty qualifications, boosting Kansas' nursing workforce to meet growing healthcare demands.

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Bill Summary · HB 2392

Summary of House Bill 2392

Bill Information:
- Bill Number: HB 2392
- Title: Relating to broadband permitting applications
- Status: Markup Discussion
- Introduced: January 31, 2025
- Classification: Bill
- Subject: Roads and Transportation

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 2392 aims to address the shortage of nursing professionals in Kansas by modifying the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. The bill seeks to streamline the approval process for nursing schools and establish clear faculty qualification requirements, thereby enhancing the capacity for nursing education in the state.

Key Provisions

  1. Faculty Qualifications:

    • Nursing school faculty must possess a nursing or directly related medical degree that is at least one level higher than the degree awarded by the program they are teaching.
    • The bill prohibits the Kansas Board of Nursing from requiring additional or more advanced credentials for faculty beyond this minimum requirement.

  2. Approval Process for Nursing Schools:

    • Schools wishing to be recognized as approved nursing programs must apply to the Kansas Board of Nursing and demonstrate compliance with established standards.
    • Approval periods for nursing schools will not exceed ten years, after which schools must apply for renewal.

  3. Continuing Nursing Education Providers:

    • The bill updates the definition of an “approved long-term provider” to include entities responsible for developing and administering continuing nursing education programs, which must also be approved by the Board.

  4. Evaluation of Out-of-State Schools:

    • The bill includes criteria for evaluating out-of-state nursing schools and allows nationally accredited nursing schools to receive approval for up to ten years based on their accreditation status.

Impact

  • Who is Affected:

    • The bill primarily affects nursing schools, their faculty, and the Kansas Board of Nursing. It is expected to facilitate the training of more nursing professionals in response to workforce demands.
    • The changes may also impact universities and colleges that offer nursing programs, as they will need to comply with the new faculty qualification standards.

  • Fiscal Considerations:

    • According to the fiscal note, the enactment of HB 2392 is expected to have a negligible fiscal effect on the Kansas Board of Nursing. However, the potential impact on universities remains undetermined.

Procedural Timeline

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Committee Actions:
    • The bill has undergone several committee discussions and amendments, including a significant amendment to clarify faculty credential requirements.
    • It was reported favorably by the House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development on March 7, 2025.
    • The bill is currently in markup discussion as of March 21, 2025.

Conclusion

House Bill 2392 represents a legislative effort to enhance the nursing workforce in Kansas by revising faculty qualification standards and streamlining the approval process for nursing programs. By addressing these key areas, the bill aims to improve the availability of qualified nursing professionals in the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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