420 with CNW — Pennsylvania Bill Seeks to Let Nurses Administer Medical Cannabis to Students
Representative Malcolm Kenyatta of Pennsylvania's state legislature says he intends to introduce a measure that allows school nurses to give medical cannabis to students. According to the state’s health department, the administration of medical cannabis to students with severe medical conditions under a Patient Authorization Letter is supported by both the departments of health and education, as long as a safe environment is maintained for all students while on school premises. The current guidelines state that: Parents, caregivers or legal guardians may deliver medical marijuana to their children or students on school grounds if they provide a copy of the…