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§ 20-2-779.1. Suicide Prevention and Awareness Training; No Duty of Care Imposed

The Department of Education shall adopt rules to require that all certificated public school personnel receive annual training in suicide awareness and prevention.  This training shall be provided within the framework of existing in-service training programs offered by the Department of Education or as part of required professional development offered by a local school system. […]

§ 20-2-786. Parents’ Bill of Rights

This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights.” The General Assembly finds that it is a fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children. The General Assembly further finds that important information relating to a minor child should not be withheld, […]

§ 20-2-776.2. Stock Supply of Auto-Injectable Epinephrine; Requirements; Limited Liability

As used in this Code section, the term: “Auto-injectable epinephrine” means a disposable drug delivery device that is easily transportable and contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. “Licensed practitioner” means a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state, an advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the […]

§ 20-2-776.3. Stock Supply of Levalbuterol Sulfate; Requirements; Limited Liability

As used in this Code section, the term: “Levalbuterol sulfate” means an orally inhaled medication that contains a premeasured single dose of levalbuterol sulfate or albuterol sulfate delivered by a nebulizer or compressor device or by a pressurized metered dose inhaler used to treat perceived respiratory distress including, but not limited to, wheezing, shortness of […]

§ 20-2-776.4. Administration of Levalbuterol Sulfate by School Personnel

As used in this Code section, the term “levalbuterol sulfate” means an orally inhaled medication that contains a premeasured single dose of levalbuterol sulfate or albuterol sulfate delivered by a nebulizer or compressor device or by a pressurized metered dose inhaler used to treat perceived respiratory distress including, but not limited to, wheezing, shortness of […]

§ 20-2-777. Annual Fitness Assessment Program; Reporting and Compliance

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, each local school system shall conduct an annual fitness assessment program, as approved and funded by the State Board of Education, one time each school year for students in grades one through 12, to be conducted only during a physical education course that is taught by a certificated physical […]

§ 20-2-778. Required Information to Parents of Students Regarding Meningococcal Meningitis and Influenza and Their Respective Vaccines

If a local board of education provides information on immunizations, infectious diseases, medications, or other school health issues to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12, then the following information about meningococcal meningitis disease and influenza and their respective vaccines shall be included: A description of causes, symptoms, and means of transmission; […]

§ 20-2-779. Care of Students With Diabetes; Definitions; Training of School Employees; Diabetes Medical Management Plan; No Liability for Staff; Application to Private Schools

As used in this Code section, the term: “Diabetes medical management plan” means a document developed by the student’s physician or other health care provider that sets out the health services, including the student’s target range for blood glucose levels, needed by the student at school and is signed by the student’s parent or guardian. […]