Section 31o and 31n of State Aid Act

MDE

State Department and Agencies

Healthcare Industry

Organizations Involved

Occupations Impacted

School Social Workers; School Psychologists; School Counselors; School Nurses

Workforce Development Focus

Healthcare workforce retention

Workforce Issue Addressed

Improving staffing shortage (allows healthcare professionals to be less burdened by amount of work); Any activity or implement that addresses reducing healthcare professional turnover

Description

Through 31n and 31o funding of the State Aid Act, eligible districts and ISDs recieve funding in reduced amounts over three years until staff is fully funded by districts/ ISDs. The funding supports the hiring of psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurses providing services to students in schools.