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HR 3197 United States House · 118th Congress

NURSE Act

The NURSE Act (HR 3197) establishes a federal grant program to increase school nurse staffing in public elementary and secondary schools serving high-poverty communities. It prioritizes eligible entities - such as local school districts where 20%+ students qualify for free/reduced lunch, or those meeting specific poverty thresholds - with competitive grants covering up to 75% of costs for hiring nurses, phasing down federal support over time to encourage sustained local funding. The program requires grantees to report on nurse staffing increases and evaluate impacts on student health, attendance, and academic outcomes. It directly affects schools lacking full-time nurses, particularly those serving vulnerable students with chronic health conditions or homelessness.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal grant program (funding) for school nurses in high-poverty schools, directly increasing government spending on public health services. Aligns with 'increases funding for public services' indicator.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFederal grants fund school nurse staffing in high-poverty schools, directly increasing educational resources and access for students.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school nurse staffing in high-poverty schools, expanding access to health services for students through federal grants.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 10, 2023 Last action May 12, 2023
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Committee
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May 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
May 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
May 10, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Dina Titus
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
NV
1
Co
Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
Co
Photo of Seth Magaziner
Seth Magaziner
DDemocratic
RI
2