On Oct. 22, 2013, the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia filed a group complaint with the Pennsylvania Department of Education regarding the School District of Philadelphia’s failure to provide nursing services to students. The complaint was filed on behalf of Parents United for Public Education.
On its website, PILCOP wrote:
In the letter, the state indicates that it will investigate the lack of nurses specifically related to students with disabilities by reviewing current staffing plans and conducting onsite visits. The Department of Education further states that it is not responsible for investigating this complaint related to non-disabled students and places that responsibility with the Office of Student Services. The state is also referring the matter to the Department of Health. The letter does not indicate if the department has any plans to meet with parents or advocates during its investigation.
You can read the letter here.
Philly Education Map of Shame 