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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are some kids who have to have a nurse at school -- for example, because they have epilepsy or another serious medical issue -- but who otherwise can be in a general education setting. Not having nurses at school will force these kids into special programs for medically fragile kids, which is not the least restrictive environment and therefore violates federal law.[/quote]

This is an excellent point and I think it can't be repeated enough. It's unfair to these children and unfair to their classmates as well.

And the poster above who declined to name names but said she knows a school who calls 9-1-1 weekly- this is also an excellent point. Emergencies happen. Asthma attacks, allergies, falls, broken bones, exposure to chemicals, fights etc.  Nurses are there to make the call- ER visit or an ice pack?  Not sure why DC is willing to shortchange our children in this fashion.  I guess football stadiums and sweetheart developer deals are more important. [/quote]

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