MA S282

Bill

MA S282

Ensuring adequate nursing services at public schools

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to ensure adequate nursing services at public schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 53 of Chapter 71 of the General Laws to ensure adequate nursing services at public schools by requiring school committees to appoint and assign school physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with the necessary Department of Education (DOE) licensure. It also mandates that these professionals be provided with proper facilities and that school districts meet minimum staffing requirements established by the Department of Public Health. Furthermore, the bill specifies that each school with 500 or more students must have at least one full-time physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse with DOE school nurse licensure. This aims to improve health services for students within the public school system.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Jennifer Flanagan (D)*, Brian Ashe (D), Jennifer Benson (D), Edward Coppinger (D), Stephen DiNatale (D), Jamie Eldridge (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2340 (on 06/16/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S282

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S282
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S282.pdf

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