(2) The Department of Education shall establish a position to assist in carrying out the responsibilities required under subsection (1) of this section. The position may be established with existing personnel resources, or by contract, with an individual who:

• (a) Holds, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a master’s degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited postsecondary institution; and
• (b) Is a registered nurse licensed under the provisions of KRS Chapter 314.