In Washington, D.C. a new model for school nurses is not only placing a strain on these medical professionals, but puts the health of numerous students in jeopardy, critics say. Implemented by all of D.C.’s 112 public schools and 87 charter schools this 2023-2024 school year, the new program is designed to spread out school nurses as the district copes with the nationwide nurse shortage. Now…
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