1.2 Components

(1) Nursing

Expenditures in this category are those relating to the provision of nursing services including direct health services delivered by a licensed nurse or delegated nursing services delivered by a Health Assistant/Clinic Aide or Intensive Health Tech. It also includes assessment tools, training or other professional development, and equipment used to provide or enhance nursing services.

LEAs may hire or contract with a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or other nursing professional. FTE/contracted personnel providing delegated nursing services like a Health Assistant/Clinic Aide or Intensive Health Tech fit under this subcategory as well. Costs associated with contracting services for relevant FTE/contracted personnel in the Nursing category are included as well.

Expenditures in this subcategory include all health-related equipment, materials, and supplies directly related to the provision of nursing services to students. Purchases in this category can also be for use by FTE/contracted personnel under the Nursing category. Example purchases can include general office supplies, boxes of gloves or masks, otoscopes, stethoscope, thermometer, or cots for the nursing office.

This subcategory includes professional development and training for FTE/contracted personnel under the Nursing category, including materials or supplies required for that training such as books or computer software. Expenditures under this subcategory can also include travel and other related costs to attend health-related conferences and training related to the Nursing category.

Costs associated with screenings or assessments conducted by FTE/contracted personnel identified in the Nursing category are included in this subcategory. This includes costs related to routine health screenings, immunization assessments, or related software costs if conducted by FTE/contracted personnel under this category. 

Costs under this subcategory serve to help low-income students access basic health-related necessities on a limited basis. In the Nursing category, this can include vouchers or costs related to provision of health-related equipment, visits to external health providers, or urgent health interventions not predicted in advance, particularly if provided by a relevant FTE/contracted personnel under the Nursing category.