AFT President: The Senate Health Care Bill Would ‘Rip Away’ Supports In Schools

What does Medicaid have to do with schools? The answer is, plenty.

For millions of children, the health screenings and services they receive at school serve as a critical lifeline. Schools use Medicaid funding to provide basic health screenings for vision, hearing and mental health problems. For many children, this is their only interaction with a health professional all year.