Virginia health committee considers mandating licensed nurses in every school
A new legislative proposal in Virginia would require all schools to have a licensed nurse on-site by 2028. The measure aims to address healthcare gaps and manage student medical conditions.
Virginia schools could be required to have a licensed nurse in every building starting in 2028, under a legislative proposal introduced Wednesday. The measure is designed to close healthcare gaps by placing experts in schools to manage complex medical conditions. Virginia permits school divisions to employ nurses, but state law doesn’t require it. About 8% […]
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