Changes in federal policies give Florida school districts new opportunities to access millions more in federal Medicaid dollars to support and expand school-based health services, as detailed in a recent Florida Policy Institute report.
There is a dire need for additional services, particularly in low-income communities. Florida's current infrastructure for the provision of school-based health services provides an excellent foundation for building up these resources. By engaging and building upon the following existing programs and resources, Florida could improve the health of Florida's most vulnerable children:
