HB 2763 - DIGEST

Finds that additional school nurses with the appropriate expertise are needed in our schools to play a pivotal role in improving the health and educational success of the school-age child.

Provides that, by December 31, 2007, the superintendent of public instruction shall submit a report to the legislature on the implementation of this act and the impact of the services provided. The report shall include recommendations about whether funding for school nurses should be an ongoing responsibility of the state and part of basic education.

Appropriates an unspecified amount for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, from the general fund to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for the purposes of this act.