Contact Your Legislator in Support of A Nurse in Every Virginia School!

Every student, and every school, deserves a nurse. Thanks to newly authorized Medicaid reimbursements for many school health services, the goal of having a nurse in every Virginia school is within reach - but only if policymakers ensure that our schools have adequate resources and support. School nurses are front line healthcare providers, serving as the bridge between the healthcare and education systems. They serve as public health sentinels, overseeing the physical and mental health of all students. For many children living in or near poverty, the school nurse is the only healthcare professional they see. School nurses are essential in communicable disease surveillance, identification, and intervention. Above all else, access to a school nurse is a student health equity issue.