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Committee backs statewide certification for community health workers with 2‑year credential and background checks
Summary
Lawmakers approved a substitute bill to establish state certification standards and a registry for community health workers, set core competencies and training pathways, require fingerprint background checks and set a two‑year renewal cycle; committee amended application completeness notification from 30 to 15 days.
A House committee gave a due‑pass recommendation to a substitute bill establishing statewide certification and standards for community health workers, creating training criteria, a review committee, and a two‑year certification renewal process.
Representative Taylor presented the subcommittee bill, House Bill 291 (LC 520805S), saying it “establishes a foundation and a structure for community health care workers,” standardizes entry requirements and core competencies, and aims to expand the workforce in rural and underserved areas.
The bill identifies who qualifies as a community health worker, defines core competencies, and directs the Department of Public Health to house the certification program. Megan…
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