The Lansing Central School Board narrowly voted against a proposal supporting expanded school-based medical care, citing legal and financial concerns, according to Tompkins Weekly. The 3-4 vote halted advocacy for legislation allowing school medical directors to diagnose and treat students on campus.
Supporters argued the plan would help address dire pediatric shortages in rural New York, where long wait times and limited access leave many students without basic care. Opponents feared legal liability, regulatory complications, and high costs tied to forming doctor-patient relationships within schools.
Despite rejecting the resolution, board members acknowledged the severity of the rural health crisis. Advocates say the issue demands urgent legislative attention to close the gap in care for underserved students.
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