Health Occupations Boards - English Proficiency Requirements and Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing

SB 72 prohibits Maryland health boards from requiring additional English proficiency proof for nursing licensure if an applicant holds a valid out-of-state license that already requires English proficiency. It requires boards to post on their websites a list of states with equivalent English proficiency standards. The bill updates acceptable proof methods for English proficiency, including recognizing graduates of English-speaking schools, passing approved exams, or holding a valid multistate nursing license. This primarily affects nurses seeking licensure in Maryland through endorsement, streamlining the process for those already licensed elsewhere.