IL HR0817

Recognizes school nurses as essential healthcare providers in Illinois schools, particularly for students with chronic health conditions and those without access to outside care.

Urges the Illinois State Board of Education to partner with the Illinois Association of School Nurses to conduct a School Nursing Capacity Study.

Recommends the study include data on who provides healthcare in schools, nurse credentials, number of schools per nurse assignment, and policies for healthcare coverage when nurses are absent.

Directs the study to develop a model for school healthcare services addressing community-specific needs, with focus on underserved students.

Requires the Illinois State Board of Education to report findings to the General Assembly by January 10, 2023.