SJR128 Summary

• Recognizes May 12, 2021, as National School Nurse Day in Alabama

• Celebrates school nurses' critical role in student health and academic success over more than 100 years

• Acknowledges school nurses' essential contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic in ensuring student health and academic success

• Highlights school nurses' responsibilities including addressing social determinants of health, serving on school-based teams (health services, 504/IEP, emergency planning), and acting as liaisons between schools, families, and healthcare providers

• Expresses gratitude for school nurses' ongoing efforts to keep students healthy and ready to learn throughout the year