One School, One Nurse Act of 2025

The One School, One Nurse Act of 2025 proposes to establish a competitive grant program through the Department of Education to help school districts hire and keep professional nurses on staff. If enacted, local school districts or state-level partnerships could apply for federal funding specifically dedicated to recruiting and retaining nursing personnel. The goal of the legislation is to ensure that elementary and secondary students have consistent access to medical professionals during the school day.

In addition to providing funding, the bill would require the Department of Education to create official regulations regarding the ideal number of nurses relative to the number of students in a school. For parents and students, this could mean a more reliable presence of medical staff to handle emergencies, manage chronic conditions, and support student wellness. Because this is a standard legislative bill, it would require approval from both the House and Senate and the President's signature to become law.