- (1) An applicant for a permit by examination who is otherwise qualified shall not be deprived of the opportunity to take the examination solely by reason of disability.
(2) Written requests for modification of the procedures for administering the examination shall be submitted to the Board at the time of application for certification. The written request shall include:
- (a) An evaluation of the disability by the applicant's licensed physician or licensed psychologist, including the diagnosis from the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, if appropriate.
- (b) A statement from the director of the nursing education program addressing any accommodations made during the nursing education program.
- (c) The specific accommodation being requested.
Author: Alabama Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-21-2, Alabama Act No. 2024-249.
History: New Rule: Published July 31, 2024; effective September 14, 2024, operative October 1, 2024.