Establishes a program to provide mentors for novice school nurses in Washington.

The bill establishes a beginning educator support team program to provide mentors for novice school nurses in Washington. The program includes a paid instructional orientation, a trained mentor for each novice nurse, and ongoing professional development. Funds are allocated competitively to school districts, with priority given to those with a large influx of novice nurses or demonstrating an understanding of research-based standards. Novice school nurses are defined as registered or advanced registered nurse practitioners in their first, second, or third year.

Establishes a program to provide mentors for novice school nurses in Washington.

The bill establishes a beginning educator support team program to provide mentors for novice school nurses in Washington. The program includes a paid instructional orientation, a trained mentor for each novice nurse, and ongoing professional development. Funds are allocated competitively to school districts, with priority given to those with a large influx of novice nurses or demonstrating an understanding of research-based standards. Novice school nurses are defined as registered or advanced registered nurse practitioners in their first, second, or third year.