Massachusetts § 81B - Approval of schools for nurses in other states
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 81B — Approval of schools for nurses in other states, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81B. Approval of schools for nurses in other states
Section 81B. The board may approve, for the purposes of sections seventy-four, seventy-four A or seventy-six A, any school for nurses or for practical nurses, as the case may be, in another state or country which maintains standards substantially the same as those required for an approved school in this commonwealth, and which, in the case of a school in another state, is approved by the board for nurses or for practical nurses, or corresponding body, of the state in which the school is situated.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 81B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 81B cover?
Section 81B ("Approval of schools for nurses in other states") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 81B?
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