Federal funding to put a nurse in every school—targeting districts that need it most
H.R. 305 — One School, One Nurse Act of 2025 · Filed by Frederica Wilson (D-FL) · 5 cosponsors · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill creates a federal grant program to help states and school districts hire and retain full-time registered nurses in every elementary and secondary school. It provides 5-year competitive grants to high-need districts to recruit, hire, and retain school nurses, convert part-time positions to full-time, and maintain recommended nurse-to-student ratios. The bill prioritizes districts serving low-income students and aims to increase diversity in school nursing.
Why we flagged it
The bill is a straightforward federal grant program designed to address a documented public health gap—school nurse shortages—by funding hiring and retention in underserved districts. It is not a regulatory carve-out, tax provision, or narrow industry benefit; it is direct public investment in student health.
What the text implies
- Grant structure creates 5-year funding cliff; districts may struggle to sustain nurse positions after federal funding ends unless they secure local budget commitments upfront.
- Nurse-to-student ratio standards will be set by HHS/Education via regulation, not statute; future administrations could weaken these standards without new legislation.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
school districts and state education agencies (grant recipients); registered nurses (employment and salary support); nursing schools and workforce development programs (potential recruitment partnerships)