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Introduced
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
In Committee
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE SCHOOL NURSE IN EVERY SCHOOL IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT BEGINNING IN THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR AND TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO MEET THAT REQUIREMENT. Whereas, the health, well-being, and educational success of public school students in North Carolina are top priorities of the General Assembly; and Whereas, employing school nurses has been shown to have a critical and positive impact on the health, well-being, and educational success of public school students in kindergarten through grade 12 due to services directed toward keeping students healthy, in class, and ready to learn; Now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Healthy Students - A Nurse in Every School," requires at least one full-time, permanent school nurse to be employed in every public school unit in North Carolina beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. The bill amends various sections of the state's education laws to mandate this requirement for all schools, including those operated by the State Board of Education, local boards of education, charter schools, regional schools, and laboratory schools. The bill also appropriates $89 million in recurring funds to the Department of Public Instruction to increase the School Health Personnel Allotment and provide the necessary funding for the additional school nurse positions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (27)
Vernetta Alston (D)*,
Terence Everitt (D)*,
Eric Ager (D),
John Autry (D),
Amber Baker (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Allen Buansi (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Becky Carney (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Sarah Crawford (D),
Allison Dahle (D),
Rosa Gill (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Frances Jackson (D),
Joe John (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Marcia Morey (D),
Renée Price (D),
Caleb Rudow (D),
Diamond Staton-Williams (D),
Julie Von Haefen (D),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 05/06/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
- ‐ Infants and Children
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/H1011 | 05/02/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H1011v1.pdf | 05/06/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H1011v0.pdf | 05/02/2024 |
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