SB0715ham001 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

Filed: 5/30/2007

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 715

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 715 on page 2, by inserting immediately below line 7 the following:

"Section 5.01. Local Advisory Board. A school health center shall establish and maintain a local Advisory Board whose main purpose is to advise, make recommendations, and provide community support and feedback prior to the center being opened. The local advisory board shall include a minimum of 8 members representing community areas not limited to: school administration, school nurse, students, the medical community, the local health department, parents, clergy, youth service agencies, and community leaders.

Section 5.02. Scope of services. A school health center shall provide comprehensive primary and preventive physical, mental health, and health education services for children and adolescents within the context of their family social, emotional, cultural, physical, and educational environment. Some services, based on local need and expertise, may be made available by referral with appropriate follow up. As determined by community needs, reproductive health services provided directly or by referral shall be based on local Advisory Board approval as provided in Section 5.01 of this Act.

Section 5.03. Eligibility. All students in the school under the age of 18 are eligible for services if they have obtained written parental consent. All students 18 years of age, or who are otherwise able to give their own consent, are eligible for the services.

Section 5.04. Consent. The school health center shall provide a list of the health care services available. The form shall enumerate the provided services using either a check off or other means. The consent form shall state that a parent or legal guardian has a right to refuse any health care services.".