Overview

• Élisabeth Borne revealed the overhaul at the Assises de la santé scolaire in Paris, citing the school health system's failure to meet student needs.
• The plan includes salary increases of up to €500 per month for school doctors, alongside expanded recruitment of nurses, psychologists, and social workers.
• Mandatory health assessments for six-year-olds, including medical and psychological evaluations, will be implemented starting September 2026.
• Nine measures targeting student mental health were announced, including school-wide protocols, departmental psycho-medico-social centers, and fast-track access to care.
• A framework agreement will establish early health screenings for children aged three to four, focusing on vision, language, and developmental disorders.