SAN JOSE, CA – On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Santa Clara County Board of Education unanimously approved and signed a resolution formally recognizing May 6, 2020, as National School Nurses’ Day.
In 1974, President Gerald Ford proclaimed the fourth Wednesday in January as National School Nurse Day to recognize and celebrate school nurses for contributing to the health and well-being of the nation’s students. National Nurse Week is now recognized annually from May 6th-12th.
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) acknowledges the hard work and dedication of school nurses both within the county of Santa Clara as well as within the state of California not just on National School Nurse Day, but everyday. The work of School Nurses is essential at any time, but particularly critical as we manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Santa County Office of Education is committed to serving, inspiring, and promoting student and public school success and school nurses play a huge role in ensuring that students are mentally and physically prepared for school.
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About the Santa Clara County Office of Education
Working collaboratively with school and community partners, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is a regional service agency that provides instructional, business, and technology services to the 31 school districts of Santa Clara County. The County Office of Education directly serves students through special education programs, alternative schools, Head Start and State Preschool programs, migrant education, and Opportunity Youth Academy. The SCCOE also provides academic and fiscal oversight and monitoring to districts in addition to the 22 Santa Clara County Board of Education authorized charter schools.