Bill > A08377

This bill modifies New York state education law to require school districts and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) to employ at least one registered professional nurse in each school building, removing previous language that made nurse employment optional. The bill eliminates the previous exception for New York City school districts and mandates that school health services must include the services of a registered professional nurse. The legislation ensures that these nurses will aid the director of school health services and perform duties as prescribed by the school board, while complying with their professional practice act. By establishing a minimum staffing requirement for school nurses, the bill aims to improve health services and health-related oversight in public schools across New York state. The changes will help ensure consistent health monitoring and support for students by requiring professional nursing presence in every school building, which could potentially enhance student health screenings, disease detection, and overall health care management within educational settings.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8377