H 5323 would have allowed high school students to bring over-the-counter medications for self-administration on school property. Current regulations require school authorization; we argued that students shouldn’t need permission from a school nurse to bring Tums or Midol to school. We testified in favor of a similar Senate bill, S 264 which would have allowed use of medication to treat menstrual cramps and vaginal yeast infections by students without parental authorization. Both of these important bills died in committee.
Over-the-Counter Medication In Schools (H 5323, S 264)
Sponsors
Representative Susan Donovan and Senator Ana Quezada
Status
Died in Committee
Session
2019
Bill number
H 5323, S 264
Position
Support
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