HR 6272
Pandemic School Nurse Training to Protect Students and Communities Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve preparedness for potential public health emergencies in schools by providing funding for training school nurses. It authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to offer grants to state and local education agencies to train nurses to respond effectively to biological or chemical attacks, or outbreaks of pandemic influenza, protecting students and staff. The training will focus on immediate life-saving measures, notifying public health officials, and preserving evidence in the event of an incident.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
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