HF 4894 Summary

• Establishes a School Health Advisory Committee to advise the governor and legislature on policies and practices related to school health.

• Committee must review and recommend policies that safeguard child health, prevent health barriers to learning, include evidence-based school nursing services, and identify inefficient health practices.

• Committee membership includes 16 appointed member categories (nurses, physicians, school administrators, parents, legislators) appointed by the governor for two-year terms by September 1, 2024.

• Committee must meet monthly in the first year and quarterly thereafter, submitting annual reports by January 15 to the governor's office and legislative committees on health and K-12 education.

• Departments of Education and Health, with Board of Nursing assistance, provide administrative support for the committee.