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This bill establishes a comprehensive School Health Advisory Committee designed to improve health services and support for students in Minnesota schools. 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 primary responsibilities include reviewing and recommending policies that safeguard children's health, prevent learning barriers, and provide evidence-based health services. Specifically, they will develop models for coordinating care between medical systems and schools, focusing on students with chronic health conditions like asthma and diabetes, and ensuring timely communication about students' health status and its impact on learning. The committee will meet monthly in its first year and quarterly thereafter, and must submit an annual report to the governor's office and relevant legislative committees by January 15th, detailing guidance for school health policies and practices. The Departments of Education and Health, with assistance from the Board of Nursing, will provide administrative support for the committee, which is set to begin its work with appointments starting September 1, 2025.

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