1494-S AMH BAIL BELO 007

SHB 1494 - H AMD TO 1494-S AMH SCHU BELO 003

By Representative Bailey

   On page 2, line 2 of the amendment, strike "current school nurse to student ratios in each" and insert "the prevalence of chronic diseases and life threatening conditions among students in"

   On page 2, line 10 of the amendment, strike "a school nurse to student ratio, and may examine school nurse-to-student ratios by grade level." and insert "meeting the needs of students with chronic diseases and life threatening conditions."

   On page 3, line 3 of the amendment, strike "increase the school nurse-to-student ratios" and insert "provide appropriate school nursing services for students with chronic diseases and life threatening conditions"

EFFECT: Requires the work group to study the prevalence of chronic diseases and life threatening conditions among students in class I school districts. Removes the requirement that the work group study or make recommendations on school nurse-to-student ratios. Requires school nurse account expenditures to go towards providing appropriate school nursing services for students with chronic diseases and life threatening conditions.