Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 16.
Tennessee SB0135 allows students to possess and self-administer prescribed rescue seizure medication on school property or during school-related events, provided they have parental permission and follow specific guidelines. The bill affects students with seizure disorders, requiring documentation to be kept on file at the school and stipulating that the medication must remain in its original packaging. Key provisions include liability protections for schools and the ability for local education agencies to revoke self-administration privileges if the medication is misused.
Tennessee SB0135 allows students to possess and self-administer prescribed rescue seizure medication on school property or during school-related events, provided they have parental permission and follow specific guidelines. The bill affects students with seizure disorders, requiring documentation to be kept on file at the school and stipulating that the medication must remain in its original packaging. Key provisions include liability protections for schools and the ability for local education agencies to revoke self-administration privileges if the medication is misused.
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