School nurses; level two licensure.

A. A level two license is a nine-year license granted to a nurse who: (1) has demonstrated satisfactory progress and competency as a level one school nurse; or (2) has at least three years of registered nursing experience satisfactory to the department. B. If a level two school nurse does not demonstrate essential competency in a given school year, the school district or charter school shall provide the school nurse with additional professional development and mentorship during the following school year. If by the end of that school year the school nurse fails to demonstrate essential competency, a school district or charter school may choose not to contract with the school nurse. C. The minimum salary for a level two school nurse is the same as that for a level two teacher.