Alabama HB276 allows certified nurse practitioners and midwives to endorse physicals for K-12 school athletics, prohibiting athletic associations.

Alabama HB276 amends the Code of Alabama to allow certified registered nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives to endorse physical examination forms for K-12 school athletics. This endorsement is deemed equivalent to a physician's endorsement. The bill also prohibits public K-12 schools from being members of athletic associations that refuse to accept these endorsed forms. The endorsement by nurse practitioners and midwives is limited to specific health-related documents and does not expand their scope of practice. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

Alabama HB276 allows certified nurse practitioners and midwives to endorse physicals for K-12 school athletics, prohibiting athletic associations.

Alabama HB276 amends the Code of Alabama to allow certified registered nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives to endorse physical examination forms for K-12 school athletics. This endorsement is deemed equivalent to a physician's endorsement. The bill also prohibits public K-12 schools from being members of athletic associations that refuse to accept these endorsed forms. The endorsement by nurse practitioners and midwives is limited to specific health-related documents and does not expand their scope of practice. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.