School is back in session and lawmakers are reminding everyone of Tennessee’s new parental consent law.
The new law says if there’s an emergency, any person, including a school nurse, can provide a child with medical assistance. This includes treating a wound or taking a child to the emergency room in the event of a serious injury.
It gives parents a choice about whether their child can receive medical treatment and counseling at school in non-emergency situations.
If parents refuse to sign the form, their children will only receive emergency treatment.
