18A:40-3.3 - Employment of nursing, non-nursing personnel - New Jersey Statutes

18A:40-3.3.  Employment of nursing, non-nursing personnel
2.A school district shall only utilize or employ for the provision of nursing services in the public schools of the district  persons holding an educational services certificate with an endorsement as a school nurse issued by the State Board of Examiners, except for those non-nursing personnel who are otherwise authorized by statute or regulation to perform specific health related services.  Special education students and those with medical needs requiring specialized care shall have that care rendered by an appropriate provider as appointed by the Board of Education.  No person shall be issued such certificate unless the person is licensed as a registered nurse pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) and meets all of the requirements prescribed by the board for a nursing endorsement. A school district may supplement the services provided by the certified school nurse with  non-certified nurses, provided that the non-certified nurse is assigned to the same school building or school complex as the certified school nurse.

L.1999,c.153,s.2.