The proposed bill mandates the Minnesota Department of Health to employ a public health school health services consultant aimed at enhancing health and educational outcomes for children and adolescents in educational settings. The consultant must be a registered nurse with specific qualifications, including being licensed as a school nurse in Minnesota and having at least three years of experience in that role. Additionally, the consultant is required to possess expertise in public health nursing related to school health and a comprehensive understanding of population-based health issues.

The bill outlines the duties of the public health school health services consultant, which include developing and implementing policies and programs to address health needs in schools, providing technical assistance and training to educational institutions, and expanding access to continuing education for school health professionals. The consultant will also be responsible for collecting data on school health workforce effectiveness and collaborating with various state agencies to coordinate health services for children and adolescents.