W. Va. Code R. § 126-25A-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-25A-2 - Purpose

2.1. Good health is essential to student learning. This policy establishes the standards that follow students with health care needs, including medication administration for students and the possession and use of medical cannabis by students in the West Virginia public education system. In addition to the standards outlined in this policy, county boards of education (county board) must comply with the Basic and Specialized Health Care Procedure Manual for West Virginia Public Schools designed for use by certified school RNs in West Virginia to assure the safe, consistent provision of health care guided by the laws and practice standards for West Virginia nurses as referenced in W. Va. Code § 30-7-1, et seq. and § 30-7A-1, et seq. and by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses and the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses. This policy shall not impact the operating procedures of School-Based Health Centers. It is not the intent of this policy to interfere with existing policies and procedures of health care providers managing School-Based Health Centers. County boards shall develop or amend policies to meet or exceed the standards outlined in W. Va. Code and this policy.