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GA SB403
Bill
Status
Passed
4/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Francis Millar
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AI Summary
- Establishes state formula funding for school nurses at a ratio of one nurse per 750 elementary students and one nurse per 1,500 middle and high school students, with a staffing mix of one registered professional nurse for every five licensed practical nurses
- State funding covers 50% of average nurse salary and benefits (based on a 180-day contract), phased in at 40% in FY 2013 and 45% in FY 2014, with no local matching funds required
- Requires the State Board of Education to provide grants to local school systems, distributed on a full-time equivalent basis, for purchasing supplies for school health nurse programs
- Creates a school health nurse program coordinator position within the Department of Education responsible for assisting local systems with program implementation, standardizing health data reporting, and identifying additional funding sources such as Medicaid and hospital partnerships
- Local school systems that do not meet minimum full-time equivalent student counts still receive a base funding amount, and all systems must spend 100% of earned funds on nurse salaries and benefits
Legislative Description
Education; school health nurse programs; revise provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2012
Committee Referrals
Education3/5/2012
Appropriations2/8/2012
Full Bill Text
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