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Howard County Board adopts policy allowing middle- and high-school telehealth visits during school day
Summary
The Board of Education approved Policy 51-40, establishing rules and an implementation manual for student telehealth appointments during the school day in middle and high schools, including requirements for private space, written parental consent and limits on initial weekly appointments.
The Board of Education of Howard County voted 7-0 on July 17 to adopt Policy 51-40, Student Participation in Telehealth Appointments, formally allowing middle and high school students to attend telehealth appointments during the school day under specified conditions.
The policy responds to House Bill 522 and requires written parental consent and a private, internet‑connected space at school for telehealth visits. Dr. Consuela Robinson, Coordinator of Social Work, told the board, "House bill 522 in Maryland mandates that public schools allow students to participate in telehealth appointments during the school day with specific requirements" and that the district must publish procedures and…
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