State-level Collaborations Among School Nurse Organizations: A Year in Review

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Education Policy
• Nursing Advocacy

Background:

• The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) encourages school nurse organizations to engage in state-level advocacy.
• Advocacy efforts are crucial for advancing student health and environmental policy goals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore state-level advocacy and collaboration among school nurse organizations.
• To identify common themes and unique activities in school nurse advocacy over the past year.
• To examine the role of the Every Student Succeeds Act in driving these efforts.

Main Methods:

• Review of state advocacy and collaboration efforts by school nurse organizations.
• Analysis of common themes and unique activities reported by state organizations.
• Focus on activities related to the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Main Results:

• School nurse organizations are actively engaged in state-level advocacy.
• Collaboration with state agencies and associations is a common starting point.
• Legislative involvement is a significant component of advocacy efforts.
• The Every Student Succeeds Act serves as a catalyst for these initiatives.

Conclusions:

• School nurse organizations are increasingly active in advocating for student health and climate goals.
• Collaboration and legislative engagement are vital for successful advocacy.
• The Every Student Succeeds Act provides a framework and impetus for these important activities.