After months of discussion and consideration of two different proposals to provide a school-based health clinic for Drew Central schools, the board voted by 3-2 margin to go with the proposal from Mainline Health Systems.

The proposal from Monticello Medical Clinic and Drew Memorial Health Systems included a grant from the state. The grant request could cause an additional year delay, along with additional governmental involvement. These 2 factors seemed to have an affect on their proposal not being selected.

“Drew County ranks in the top 10 Arkansas counties for students with no insurance at all.”- Superintendent Billy Williams

“46% of Drew County children are in single-parent household. National average is 21%.” – Mr. Williams.

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