Virginia health committee considers mandating licensed nurses in every school

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 559

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Virginia schools could be required to have a licensed nurse in every building starting in 2028, under a legislative proposal introduced Wednesday. The measure is designed to close healthcare gaps by placing experts in schools to manage complex medical conditions.

Virginia permits school divisions to employ nurses, but state law doesn’t require it. About 8% of Virginia’s schools operate without a nurse.

At the School Health Services Committee’s Wednesday meeting, speakers and …

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