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US S1602

US S1602
NURSE Act Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere Act


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Introduced
05/12/2021
In Committee
05/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To make demonstration grants to eligible local educational agencies or consortia of eligible local educational agencies for the purpose of increasing the numbers of school nurses in public elementary schools and secondary schools.

AI Summary

This bill, the Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere (NURSE) Act, establishes a demonstration grant program through the Department of Education to increase the number of school nurses in public elementary and secondary schools. The bill prioritizes grants for high-need school districts with the greatest need for additional nursing services, and requires a declining federal share of the grant over time to encourage continued state and local funding for school nurses. The bill also requires a report on the program's effectiveness in increasing the number of school nurses and improving student health and learning outcomes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/12/2021)

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