RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers are considering whether every public school in the Commonwealth should be required to have a full-time licensed nurse, as education and health officials warn that thousands of students continue attending schools without guaranteed access to a medical professional. Just under 10 percent of Virginia public schools operate without a licensed nurse, according to state data cited in a new report examining school health services. Current Virginia

MARYLAND — Maryland health officials are confronting a growing measles outbreak as students return to classrooms across the state, with 31 confirmed cases reported during 2026 and outbreaks formally identified in three counties. The state has declared outbreaks in St. Mary’s, Carroll and Cecil counties, according to health officials. Twenty-seven of Maryland’s 31 cases have been confirmed since July 15, representing a sharp increase compared with earlier in the year. Of those

WASHINGTON — Virginia health officials are preparing for significant changes to Medicaid that could affect thousands of adults across the Commonwealth, including residents of Northern Virginia and the broader Washington metropolitan region. Beginning January 1, 2027, certain adults enrolled through Virginia’s Medicaid Expansion program will be required to meet new federal work and community-engagement standards to maintain eligibility. Covered individuals generally will need