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Committee approves bill letting school liaisons consent to medical care for homeless minors
Summary
SB340 authorizes a local educational agency liaison to consent to medical treatment for homeless minors meeting the McKinney‑Vento definition who are not in custody of a parent, guardian or Department of Human Services; committee members pressed sponsors on verification procedures and liability concerns before passing the bill by voice vote.
Little Rock — The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee passed SB340, which would authorize a designated liaison from a local educational agency (LEA) to consent to medical treatment for homeless minors who meet the McKinney‑Vento definition and are not in the custody of a parent, guardian or the Department of Human Services.
Senator Irvin, sponsor of SB340, described the bill as a targeted fix so homeless students who attend school but lack a legal guardian can receive needed medical care. “This bill… authorizes a local educational agency liaison to consent for medical treatment for homeless minors,” Irvin said.
David Ivers, an attorney…
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