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MS SB2502
Bill
AI Summary
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Directs the Mississippi Office of Healthy Schools to establish school-based clinics in every public school district, with at least one clinic per district, effective July 1, 2026
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Requires public school nurses to be employed and assigned on-site, following national standards recommending one nurse per 750 students
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Mandates the State Department of Education develop a minimum salary schedule for school nurses based on education and experience that all districts must follow
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Allows school districts to increase nurse staffing through grants and available Medicaid funding
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Implementation is subject to specific appropriation by the Legislature
Legislative Description
School-based clinics and school nurses; direct State Department of Education to establish minimum standards and salary schedule.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026