CPS is still playing catch up on public health two years into the pandemic – WBEZ (Chicago)

CPS’ officials note the school district has always provided health services to students, as outlined by federal, state, and local policy. And in 2012, it created the Office of Student Health and Wellness. But that office has had a relatively small staff of mostly program managers and trainers. Nurses and social workers, who are focused on special needs students and are in limited supply, are not part of that office.