SB6267 establishes standards for nursing education programs in Washington, aligning them with national accreditation requirements.

SB6267 sets forth standards for nursing education programs in Washington, ensuring they meet national accreditation criteria. The bill mandates that the board overseeing nursing education should not impose additional standards beyond those required for national accreditation. It also prohibits the board from requiring accredited programs to align their policies with the board's standards. Furthermore, the board is tasked with providing technical assistance to programs with low pass rates on national exams and expediting approvals for new programs.

SB6267 establishes standards for nursing education programs in Washington, aligning them with national accreditation requirements.

SB6267 sets forth standards for nursing education programs in Washington, ensuring they meet national accreditation criteria. The bill mandates that the board overseeing nursing education should not impose additional standards beyond those required for national accreditation. It also prohibits the board from requiring accredited programs to align their policies with the board's standards. Furthermore, the board is tasked with providing technical assistance to programs with low pass rates on national exams and expediting approvals for new programs.