Bill > S1362

This bill, the Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act, establishes a demonstration grant program through the Department of Education to provide matching funds to eligible local educational agencies or consortia to increase the number of school nurses in public elementary and secondary schools. The bill prioritizes high-need school districts, where at least 20% of students are eligible for the school lunch program. The federal share of the grants will decrease over time to encourage continued state and local funding for the increased school nursing positions after the grant period ends. The bill also requires the Secretary of Education to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the program in increasing the number of school nurses and the impact on student health and learning.