School Nurse funding

I met with the Grants Liaison at the office of U.S. Congressman Dale Kildee today to discuss the House bill 2730: Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2009. This was an informative meeting where I was able to educate the Congressman's office of our current situation in the school district where I serve; there are two nurses for 9,000 students. Mr. Bennett, the Liaison, was very interested and helpful in advising how bills go through Committees and how they ultimately become tabled or passed. Today, Congress had reconvened from recess specifically to address emergency funding for states to retain teachers and provide support staff. The Liaison did note that while this bill is in its early stages, it will need more support to move through the process. Please take a look at the school districts your children attend; do it have nursing services? Do you have health needs that must be addressed while your child is at school? If you are concerned about the health and safety of our youngsters while they are at school, please notify your Representative in Congress that you ask for support of House Bill 2730, and it's corresponding Senate Bill 2750.