D.C. Code § 38-651.02

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024
Section 38-651.02 - Possession and self-administration of medication
(a) A student may possess and self-administer medication at the school in which the student is currently enrolled, at school-sponsored activities, and while on school-sponsored transportation, in order to treat asthma, anaphylaxis, or other illness; provided, that:
(1) The responsible person has submitted a valid medication action plan to the school; and
(2) All other conditions set forth in this subchapter are met.
(b)
(1) A student may possess and self-administer sunscreen at the school in which the student is currently enrolled, at school-sponsored activities, and while on school-sponsored transportation to protect against ultraviolet radiation and sunburn without the submission of a medication action plan; provided, that the responsible person has not provided written notice to the school principal or school nurse that the student may not possess or self-administer sunscreen.
(2) School staff may administer sunscreen to a student at the school in which the student is currently enrolled, at school-sponsored activities, and while on school-sponsored transportation to protect against ultraviolet radiation and sunburn without the school possessing a medication action plan for that student; provided, that the student or responsible person has provided sunscreen for that purpose and the responsible person has not provided written notice to the school principal or school nurse that the student may not use sunscreen.

D.C. Code § 38-651.02

Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 3, 54 DCR 12230; Apr. 16, 2020, D.C. Law 23-81, § 3(b), 67 DCR 2498.