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.
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