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This bill establishes a School Health Advisory Committee to provide comprehensive guidance on school health policies and practices in Minnesota. The committee will be composed of 16 members representing various healthcare professionals, educators, parents, and legislators, appointed by the governor for two-year terms. The committee's key duties include reviewing and recommending policies that safeguard children's health, prevent learning barriers, promote evidence-based health services, and ensure accurate health status assessments. Specifically, the committee will develop models for coordinating care between medical systems and schools, establish support strategies for children with chronic health conditions, and recommend funding streams for school health services. The committee will meet monthly in its first year and quarterly thereafter, and must submit an annual report by January 15th to the governor's office and relevant legislative committees. The Departments of Education and Health, along with the Board of Nursing, will provide administrative support for the committee's work, with the ultimate goal of improving student health and academic achievement.

Education, Government Affairs

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