CHAPTER 96

H.P. 224 - L.D. 281

Resolve, Regarding the Operation of the Maine Registry of

Certified Nursing Assistants

Sec. 1. Rulemaking by Department of Education. Resolved: That, by November 1, 2003, the Department of Education shall amend the rules governing training programs for certified nursing assistants to provide for payment for the initial criminal history record check for individuals who enroll in or complete a course, such payment to be included as part of the course fee. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A; and be it further

Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That, by December 31, 2003, July 1, 2004 and December 31, 2004, the Department of Human Services shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on the method of conducting criminal history record checks for the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants. The report must include progress in moving to a method that uses fingerprinting of the applicant and that searches for criminal history on a national basis; and be it further

Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

Background Checks - Certified Nursing Assistants

Initiative: Appropriates funds for one Information Specialist II position and necessary operating costs.

General Fund 2003-04 2004-05

Positions - Legislative Count (1.000) (1.000)

Personal Services $35,489 $49,291

All Other 21,798 15,709

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General Fund Total $57,287 $65,000