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School nurses say better staffing, data and funding would let them identify health‑related absenteeism earlier
Summary
Georgia Association of School Nurses urged one licensed nurse in every school, improved data systems and funding for supplies, citing a 2024 staffing snapshot showing only 37% of schools have a full‑time nurse.
Representatives of the Georgia Association of School Nurses told the committee that licensed school nurses are a critical early detection and intervention point for health‑related chronic absenteeism, and that statewide staffing is insufficient to meet needs.
Melanie Bales, state director of the Georgia Association of School Nurses, said chronic absenteeism often stems from health…
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