AISD school nurses’ program could cost $2 million more than budgeted

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A longstanding partnership between Austin Independent School District and Seton Healthcare to provide a Student Health Services Program is being tested ahead of this year’s budget process, KXAN has learned.
A recent email from the head of the program leaked to KXAN says the program will cost $7.2 million for the upcoming school year. AISD is currently budgeting $5.1 million.
“Seton Healthcare is no longer in a position to cover this gap. In the event AISD does n