Provides a state supplement for public schools to hire a school nurse and a mental health professional
HB 355 creates state funding to help public school districts hire licensed school nurses or mental health professionals, or to cover telehealth services providing these services remotely. School districts can apply for funds to cover salaries (up to district-approved rates) for one nurse or mental health professional per school, with priority given to schools with higher student-to-staff ratios or greater socioeconomic need (e.g., higher free/reduced lunch rates). The bill establishes dedicated state funds for this purpose, ensuring unused funds carry over to future biennia and cannot revert to general revenue. Schools must use the funds primarily for student health services, with telehealth options requiring parental consent and similar reimbursement rules as other programs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 3, 2024
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
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Dec 3, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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