Public Act 93-0519

SB78 Enrolled                        LRB093 02023 AMC 02023 b

    AN ACT concerning nurses.

    Be it enacted by the People of  the  State  of  Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:

    Section 5.  The Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act
is amended by adding Sections 20-31 and 20-32 as follows:

    (225 ILCS 65/20-31 new)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2008)
    Sec.  20-31.  Licensure requirements; internet site.  The
Department  shall  make   available   to   the   public   the
requirements  for  licensure  in  English  and Spanish on the
internet through the Department's World Wide Web site.   This
information  shall  include the requirements for licensure of
individuals currently residing in another state or  territory
of  the  United  States  or  a foreign country, territory, or
province.  The Department shall establish an e-mail  link  to
the  Department  for  information  on  the  requirements  for
licensure, with replies available in English and Spanish.

    (225 ILCS 65/20-32 new)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2008)
    Sec.  20-32.  Educational  resources; internet link.  The
Department shall work with the  Board  of  Nursing,  the  APN
Board,  the  Board  of Higher Education, the Illinois Student
Assistance   Commission,   Statewide    organizations,    and
community-based   organizations   to   develop   a   list  of
Department-approved nursing programs  and  other  educational
resources  related  to  the  Test  of  English  as  a Foreign
Language and the Commission on Graduates of  Foreign  Nursing
Schools  Examination.  The Department shall provide a link to
a list of these resources, in English  and  Spanish,  on  the
Department's World Wide Web site.