§ 49-50-1603. Administration of Medicine That Treats Adrenal Insufficiency
As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise: “Adrenal crisis” means a sudden, severe worsening of symptoms associated with adrenal insufficiency, such as severe pain in the lower back, abdomen or legs, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, low blood pressure, or loss of consciousness; “Adrenal insufficiency” means a hormonal disorder that occurs when the adrenal […]
§ 49-50-1604. Guidelines Regarding Availability of Opioid Antagonists in Schools
The state board of education, in consultation with the department of health, shall develop guidelines for the management of students presenting with a drug overdose for which administration of an opioid antagonist may be appropriate. Each LEA shall implement a plan based on the guidelines developed pursuant to subsection (a) for the management of students […]
§ 49-50-1701. Part Definitions
As used in this part, “homeless child or youth” and “homeless student” have the same meaning as “homeless children and youths” in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2)).
§ 49-50-1702. Leas’ Duties to Homeless Students — Technical Assistance for Homeless-Student Liaisons
In accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.), LEAs must: Provide educational services and support to homeless students; and Designate a local liaison responsible for ensuring homeless students are identified and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed in school. The department of education shall provide technical assistance […]
§ 49-50-1703. Obtaining Minor’s Birth Certificate and State-Issued Identification Card for Homeless Child
A minor may obtain a copy of the minor’s birth certificate from the department of health and a state-issued identification card from the department of safety; provided, that the minor has been verified as a homeless child or youth by at least one (1) of the following: A director or designee of a governmental or […]
§ 49-50-1507. Evidentiary Value of Record Copies and Affidavits
The copy of the record shall be admissible in evidence to the same extent as though the original of the record were offered and the custodian had been present and testified to the matters stated in the affidavit. The affidavit shall be admissible in evidence and the matters stated in the affidavit shall be presumed […]
§ 49-50-1508. Requiring Personal Attendance of Custodian — Costs
Where the personal attendance of the custodian is required, the subpoena duces tecum shall contain a clause that reads: “The procedure authorized pursuant to § 49-50-1503 will not be deemed sufficient compliance with this subpoena.” Where both the personal attendance of the custodian and the production of the original record are required, the subpoena duces […]
§ 49-50-1509. Substitution and Preparation of Record Copies
In view of the property right of the educational institution in its records, original records may be withdrawn after introduction into evidence and copies substituted, unless otherwise directed for good cause by the court, judge, officer, body or tribunal conducting the hearing. The custodian may prepare copies of original records in advance of testifying for […]
§ 49-50-1601. Self-Administration of Pancreatic Enzymes
As used in this section: “Emergency care plan” (ECP) means a child-specific action plan to facilitate quick and appropriate responses for an individual emergency in the school setting; “Individualized healthcare plan” (IHP) means a written plan of care developed at the local level to outline the provision of student healthcare services intended to achieve specific […]
§ 49-50-1602. Assistance in Self-Administration of Medications — Administration of Glucagons and Anti-Seizure Medications by Volunteers — Possession and Self-Administration of Asthma-Reliever Inhalers — Diabetes Care
Notwithstanding any law, policy or guideline to the contrary, a local board of education or a governing board for a nonpublic school may permit an employee or a person under contract to the board to assist in self-administration of medications, under the following conditions: The student must be competent to self-administer nonprescription or prescription medication […]