HD 1362 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to creating accessible CNA training

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training programs to offer courses in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, and Haitian Creole, in addition to English. It directly affects CNA training providers and non-English-speaking individuals seeking certification. The key provision adds language accessibility requirements to the existing 60-hour training standard, mandating that the department determine which languages will be offered based on community needs. This change aims to make CNA training more accessible to diverse populations without altering the core training duration or content.
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