H 2887
An Act relative to credible service for school nurses
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a system for recognizing and crediting the valuable services provided by school nurses in Massachusetts. It seeks to formally acknowledge the scope of their responsibilities and the impact they have on student health and well-being. The bill intends to create a framework for documenting and recognizing the expertise and contributions of school nurses, ensuring they receive appropriate recognition for their work.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for documenting school nurses' responsibilities and expertise.
- Recognizes school nurses as providing credible service.
- Supports the development of a system to track and acknowledge school nurses’ contributions.
- Aims to ensure school nurses receive appropriate recognition for their work.
- Addresses the need for formal recognition of school nurses’ services.
Who is affected
- School Nurses
- Students
- School Districts
- Massachusetts Public Schools
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal recognition system for school nurses.
- May lead to changes in how school nurses’ roles and responsibilities are documented and valued.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Bud L. Williams
Jr. Richard G. Wells
Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill H.2887 194th (Current)
An Act relative to credible service for school nurses
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2887) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Michael D. Brady and Bud L. Williams relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2887
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/8/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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