Action Alert: Oppose SB 5004 (Kiggans)
SB 5004 (Kiggans) would require local school boards to employ at least one full
time registered nurse in each elementary, middle, and high school in their
divisions. This legislation is a significant human resource and financial
burden on local school boards.
VSBA opposes this legislation as requiring local school boards to employ a
registered nurse in every school within their division is extremely
problematic. The number of registered nurses are at critically low numbers
across the nation making it difficult to comply with any mandate requiring a
full time registered nurse in every school in their division.
VSBA further opposes this legislation due to the significant financial impact
such a mandate would place on local school boards to employ additional staff.
Local school divisions are operating under tight budgets and continue to face
uncertainty over fiscal matters due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on
local revenue.
VSBA asks that you contact
your Senator and urge them to Oppose Senate Bill 5004.
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