Taryn Carpenter
46:16 - 46:26
"But cutting half of our school nurses and replacing them with uncredentialed health aides in many schools is not simply a budget adjustment."
“But cutting half of our school nurses and replacing them with uncredentialed health aides in many schools is not simply a budget adjustment.”
- Speaker
- Taryn Carpenter
- Timestamp
- 46:16 – 46:26
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Captured at
- October 19, 2026
From the transcript
Um, after years of medical challenges and hospitalizations and surgeries, starting first grade at his neighborhood school was a huge milestone for our family. I want Henry to have the same opportunities as every other child He deserves to learn, make friends, and simply be a kid. He should not have to sacrifice his safety to receive an education. I understand that our district faces difficult budget decisions, and I know resources are limited, and these decision— decisions are not easy. But cutting half of our school nurses and replacing them with uncredentialed health aides in many schools is not simply a budget adjustment.
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