Virtual Hill Days: Call Congress

Talking Points

Call your Representative or Senator and ask them to Co-Sponsor the NURSE Act HR 3166/S 1602. Call the Capitol Switchboard and ask to be connected to your Congressman or Senator at 202-225-3121.

Use these talking points

• As a constituent and a school nurse, I know how important it is that children have their health needs met at school.
• According to national data, only 39 percent of schools employ a full-time school nurse, while 35 percent of schools employ a part-time school nurse, and 25 percent of schools do not have a school nurse at all.
• The NURSE Act would give grants to increase the number of school nurses in Title I schools where there is not already a school nurse.
• Between 15 and 20 percent of children in school have a chronic condition, such as asthma, diabetes, food allergy, seizure disorder or other health conditions. Today’s children face greater health needs than in past generations.
• Additionally, school nurses spend 32 percent of their time on the mental health issues of their students.
• School nurses help keep students safe, healthy and ready to learn. Please Co-Sponsor the NURSE Act HR 3166/S 1602.

See also: Virtual Hill Days: Tweet Your Member of Congress & Virtual Hill Days: Email Your Member of Congress