North Carolina bill mandates at least one full-time school nurse in every public school starting 2025-2026.
The bill requires all public schools in North Carolina to have at least one full-time, permanent school nurse starting with the 2025-2026 school year. This applies to regional, laboratory, and charter schools, as well as those managed by local boards of education and boards of trustees. The bill also appropriates $95 million in recurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support these positions, ensuring schools can hire the necessary nursing staff to promote student health and educational success.
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