What a fantastic idea. I simply do not understand why anyone would be against providing affordable, easily accessed healthcare to kids. The SBHC will operate according to state law, as all other healthcare centers in the community are. The difference is that kids with parents who can't or won't seek medical care for them will be able to get it for themselves if they have permission on file. In addition, as the parent of a high school athlete I absolutely love the idea of her being able to get her annual physical at school, what a great convenience. Of course the bigger priority is providing care to kids who probably otherwise won't get it, or at least not until it develops into an emergency situation. The statistics speak for themselves. School Based Health Centers are a proven boost to graduation rates and student success, which is better for the entire community. Also, operations will be cost-nuetral to the school district. This is a no-brainer.