By: Sarah Doiron, Brittany Schaefer on https://www.wpri.com
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health is asking school districts statewide to come up with a plan on how to safety administer medical marijuana to students who need it.
The request is part of a new state regulation, which requires districts to provide a clear outline for school nurses tasked with administering the drug.
The Health Department said there are currently 20 students statewide that have medical marijuana cards, which is necessary to receive the drug.
Districts must choose a designated space where the medical marijuana can be administered, according to the regulation, with self-administration and smoking of the drug being prohibited.
“Rhode Island has had medical marijuana since 2006 but policies and procedures for administration in schools were not in place,” the Health Department said in a statement. “The regulations require a written and signed statement from the student’s parent or legal guardian releasing the school and employees from liability.”
H/T : https://www.wpri.com
Click here to view the whole article By: Sarah Doiron, Brittany Schaefer on https://www.wpri.com
