Every School Needs a Nurse | Charlottesville News

Charlottesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Virginia is moving toward requiring every school to have a nurse, tackling critical gaps in student healthcare access. With families struggling to get timely care, having on-site nurses could transform student well-being and academic outcomes. Parents and educators have long advocated for this change, seeing firsthand how vital immediate medical support is—whether for minor injuries or serious concerns. Lawmakers are now seriously weighing the proposal, balancing logistics and costs against the urgent need to ensure all students receive essential health services during the school day. This…