Relating to a study by the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies nursing advisory committee on school nurse staffing.

SB 1766 requires the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies nursing advisory committee to study school nurse staffing in Texas. The committee will examine competitive nurse salary rates (including comparison to teacher pay), assess how many schools lack nurses during class hours, evaluate recruitment strategies from colleges, and estimate costs for requiring at least one full-time nurse per campus. The study will also explore integrating nurses into school safety teams and recommend retention strategies. The committee must submit a final report with findings and recommendations to state leaders by December 1, 2026. This study directly affects school districts, nurses, and students by potentially shaping future staffing policies.