What does Preamble of One School, One Nurse Act of 2025 do?

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program. The grant program aims to assist local educational agencies. The purpose of the program is to ensure each elementary and secondary school has at least one registered nurse on staff.

What does SHORT TITLE. of One School, One Nurse Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the One School, One Nurse Act of 2025.

What does PURPOSE; FINDINGS. of One School, One Nurse Act of 2025 do?

This Act aims to assist states and local educational agencies in ensuring every elementary and secondary school has at least one full-time registered nurse. The Act seeks to maintain recommended nurse-to-student ratios through recruitment, hiring, and retention of registered nurses. Findings indicate that only about half of public schools had a full-time registered nurse in the 2015-2016 school year, with lower rates in schools with higher free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. A significant percentage of children in the U.S. (roughly 6% in 2019) lack health care coverage, making school nurses a critical source of health services. Studies suggest schools with full-time nurses experience benefits such as fewer student absences, improved health records, and better health outcomes for students with chronic conditions. School nurses are recognized for their role in managing student health needs, conducting screenings, facilitating vaccinations, and supporting a positive school climate.

What does ONE SCHOOL, ONE NURSE GRANT PROGRAM. of One School, One Nurse Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the 'One School, One Nurse Grant Program' to award grants to eligible entities for a period of 5 years. Eligible entities, such as local or partnerships of state educational agencies, must submit an application demonstrating needs assessments, health and wellness needs, and a plan for addressing persistent shortages of school nurses. Priority for grant awards will be given to high-need local educational agencies and partnerships that set specific hiring goals for school nurses from underrepresented populations. Grant funds can be used to recruit and hire school nurses, convert part-time positions to full-time, support nurse retention (including salary increases), and maintain recommended nurse-to-student ratios. Awarded entities must submit annual reports detailing progress in employing full-time nurses, maintaining ratios, and addressing identified health and wellness needs. The Secretary of Education must establish regulations within 12 months of enactment, including defining recommended nurse-to-student ratios and 'underrepresented populations in public health professions'.

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One School, One Nurse Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/9/2025 · Introduced: 1/9/2025

Author: Frederica Wilson (D-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program to help local educational agencies hire and retain registered nurses in every elementary and secondary school.
Grant priority will be given to high-need schools and those aiming to increase the representation of underrepresented populations among school nurses.
Funds from the grant program can be used for recruitment, salary increases, and ensuring recommended nurse-to-student ratios.

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