An Act relative to translated CNA exams

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow Certified Nursing Assistant exams to be administered in languages other than English, such as Spanish and Chinese. It directly affects nurses' aides working in long-term care facilities where the resident population predominantly speaks a language other than English. The legislation requires the state department to decide which specific languages will be available for testing and mandates that facilities offering this option must recognize the costs of compliance in their payment rates. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2024, aiming to improve access to certification for non-English speaking workers in the healthcare sector.