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More Nurses in Schools: Boosting Student Health Support

This act aims to increase the number of nurses in public elementary and secondary schools, especially in under-resourced areas. This will provide children with better access to healthcare at school, potentially improving their health, attendance, and academic performance. The program offers grants to schools for hiring additional nurses.
Key points
Schools will receive grants to hire more nurses, particularly those with a high number of low-income students.
School nurses will support students' physical and mental health, help manage chronic conditions, and facilitate access to primary care.
The goal is to improve student attendance and academic achievement through enhanced healthcare within the school environment.
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Additional Information
NURSE Act
Print number: HR 3197
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-10