I am writing to request your support for the "One School One Nurse Act" (H.R. 305), which aims to assist in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of school nurses at every elementary and secondary public school. Asthma continues to be one of the most prevalent chronic diseases, affecting 6 million children under 18. This condition often results in missed school days and disrupts learning. In addition, many children suffer from severe allergies to food, insect venom, medications, and latex, which can lead to life-threatening allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis. Given the rising number of school-age children with chronic conditions like asthma and severe allergies, it is critical to increase the number of full-time nurses in schools to better support their health needs. Thank you for considering this important legislation. I hope it will be enacted to highlight the vital role of school nurses in protecting the health and well-being of children in our schools.

I am writing to request your support for the "One School One Nurse Act" (H.R. 305), which aims to assist in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of school nurses at every elementary and secondary public school. Asthma continues to be one of the most prevalent chronic diseases, affecting 6 million children under 18. This condition often results in missed school days and disrupts learning. In addition, many children suffer from severe allergies to food, insect venom, medications, and latex, which can lead to life-threatening allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis. With more school-age children facing chronic conditions such as asthma and severe allergies, it is essential to increase the number of full-time school nurses to better meet their health needs. Thank you for considering this important legislation. I hope it will be enacted to highlight the vital role of school nurses in protecting the health and well-being of children in our schools.

I am writing to request your support for the "One School One Nurse Act" (H.R. 305), which aims to assist in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of school nurses at every elementary and secondary public school. Asthma continues to be one of the most prevalent chronic diseases, affecting 6 million children under 18. This condition often results in missed school days and disrupts learning. In addition, many children suffer from severe allergies to food, insect venom, medications, and latex, which can lead to life-threatening allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis. Given the rising number of school-age children with chronic conditions like asthma and severe allergies, it is critical to increase the number of full-time nurses in schools to better support their health needs. Many schools have only part-time nurses or none at all. Thank you for considering this important legislation. I hope it will be enacted to highlight the vital role of school nurses in protecting the health and well-being of children in our schools.