CHAPTER 389
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-204.4 , relating to Board of Education; Board of Nursing; High School Certified Nurse Aide Training and Certification Program established; requirements; report.
[H 413]
Approved April 8, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 22.1-204.4 as follows:
§ 22.1-204.4 . High School Certified Nurse Aide Training and Certification Program; established; requirements; report.
A. As used in this section:
"Approved training program" means a program of instruction that meets the requirements of the Board of Nursing for certified nurse aide training programs and is offered to high school students in the Commonwealth by a public or nonpublic educational center that is approved by the Board, pursuant to this section, to provide such program of instruction to high school students.
"Certified nurse aide" or "CNA" means the same as that term is defined in § 54.1-3000 .
"Educational center" includes any comprehensive community college, public institution of higher education, career and technical education program or center, or other public or private educational institution in the Commonwealth.