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School nurses across the country have been on the front lines this fall as students returned to school during the pandemic.

Have introduced legislation called the nurse act. in a letter, congresswoman titus writes, quote, the nurse act would provide federal funding through department of education grants to hire school nurses. the first investment of its kind. thats what we are seeing. the congresswoman is urging for this bill to be included in the upcoming budget. well see what happens with that. for now, alisyn, school nurses that i have talked to say they hope the pandemic really sheds light, raises awareness, and ...

About 25% of schools do not have a school nurse at all. and there are some democratic lawmakers who arie -- are hopin to address this. dina titus and montana senator jon tester have introduced legislation called the nurse act. and congresswoman tituss office said the nurse act would provide federal funding through department of education grants to hire school nurses, the first investment of its kind. now congresswoman is also pushing for this bill to be in the upcoming budget reconciliation pack...

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - With the demand for school nurses increasing even more throughout the pandemic, Montana is welcoming a new initiative, bringing more resources to rural school districts. To help improve student health in underserved Montana districts the state is now welcoming the Nurse Act, which will help students gain access to the care they need. The act focuses on helping rural schools hire more nurses, by authorizing a grant program administered through the Department of Education to ...