{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"66055.9","citation":"Ed. Code, § 66055.9","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 3. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION [66000. - 101460.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. GENERAL PROVISIONS [66000. - 70115.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-5"},{"name":"PART 40. DONAHOE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT [66000. - 67400.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-5/part-40"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. General Provisions [66010. - 66093.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-5/part-40/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5.5. Nursing Programs [66055. - 66055.9.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-5/part-40/chapter-2/article-5.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 522, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 2008.","effective":"2008-01-01","html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any college, university, or other entity that operates an accredited registered nursing program may require any prospective student to provide criminal record clearance within the meaning of Section <a href=\"/hsc/1265.5\">1265.5</a> of the Health and Safety Code prior to enrollment.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any college, university, or other entity that operates an accredited registered nursing program may require any prospective student to provide criminal record clearance within the meaning of Section 1265.5 of the Health and Safety Code prior to enrollment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/nursing-programs-66055-9","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}