Tennessee HB0044 allows students to self-administer prescribed rescue seizure medication at school with parental consent.
Tennessee HB0044 amends state law to permit students to possess and self-administer prescribed rescue seizure medication on school property or at school events if certain conditions are met. The student must have a prescription for the medication, and the self-administration must comply with the prescription or instructions from a healthcare provider. The student's parent or guardian must sign a statement acknowledging the school's lack of liability for any injuries resulting from the medication's use.
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