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More Nurses in Schools: Grants for High-Need Educational Agencies.

This Act aims to increase the number of school nurses in public elementary and secondary schools by awarding competitive demonstration grants. These funds are primarily directed towards schools serving high percentages of low-income students to improve access to essential healthcare services for vulnerable children. A greater presence of nurses is expected to enhance student health outcomes, attendance, and academic achievement by addressing chronic conditions and mental health needs.
Key points
Grant Program: The Department of Education will award competitive grants to eligible entities to increase the number of registered school nurses.
Priority for High-Need Areas: Priority is given to school districts where at least 20% (and especially 40% or more) of children are eligible for the national school lunch program, indicating high economic need.
Health and Academic Impact: The goal is to improve chronic disease management, provide mental health services (nurses currently spend 32% of their time on this), and increase immunization rates, thereby removing barriers to learning.
Funding Structure: Federal grants will cover up to 75% of costs initially, with the federal share decreasing annually to ensure continuity of funding through State or local sources after the grant period ends.
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Print number: 118_S_3953
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2024-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NURSE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3953.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grant Program: The Department of Education will award competitive grants to eligible entities to increase the number of registered school nurses.
  • Priority for High-Need Areas: Priority is given to school districts where at least 20% (and especially 40% or more) of children are eligible for the national school lunch program, indicating high economic need.
  • Health and Academic Impact: The goal is to improve chronic disease management, provide mental health services (nurses currently spend 32% of their time on this), and increase immunization rates, thereby removing barriers to learning.
  • Funding Structure: Federal grants will cover up to 75% of costs initially, with the federal share decreasing annually to ensure continuity of funding through State or local sources after the grant period ends.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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