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Parents press board over school nursing gaps; district outlines rotating nurses, 911 for emergencies
Summary
Multiple advisory councils and parents raised concerns at the Oct. 7 workshop about reduced school nurse coverage. District officials said they now operate a team of 15 clinical nurses who rotate among schools without a full‑time nurse and that 911 is called for emergencies; officials said they are pursuing partnerships to expand nursing support.
Parents and advisory chairs from several area councils used the Oct. 7 workshop to press the School Board of Broward County for better school nursing coverage, saying some campuses have only occasional nurse visits and that families worry about students with chronic medical needs.
District response: Simone…
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