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Healthcare in schools takes center stage in public schools with new federal guidance around investing funds

Healthcare in Public Schools
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(KERO) — More funding for healthcare in schools are pouring in from the federal level.

The Biden administration announced a change to give millions of children access to mental and physical health services at school.

The guidance makes it clear schools can use Medicaid dollars to hire more school counselors, nurses and social workers who could treat all students, not just those who get their health care through Medicaid and the Children's Health insurance program.



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