Pennsylvania HB2285 mandates school nurse services for all school-age children and increases reimbursement rates for health services.
Pennsylvania HB2285 requires every school-age child to receive school nurse services, ensuring each school building has at least one nurse with a maximum of 750 students per nurse. The bill also increases the state reimbursement rate for health services provided by school districts, starting from the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, it mandates the Department of Health to award grants for feminine hygiene products to school entities, ensuring these products are provided to students at no cost.
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