Agenda Item
4. First Read: Amendment to Board Policy JGCD: Medication
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Melanie Slaton, Esq., General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC.
Mr. Aaron D. Webb, Esq., Attorney, Hall Booth Smith, PC.
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept the amendment to Board Policy JGCD: Medication to make updates related to the administration of emergency mediations.
Why: Board Policy JGCD: Medication requires amendments in order to be consistent with the current state of law in Georgia.
Details: With the influx of opioids, it has become necessary to make emergency plans for how to save lives in the event of medical emergencies due to drug overdose and perceived medical emergencies in other health care situations. Policy JGCD: Medication needs to be updated in order to enable DCSD to administer Naloxone (Narcan) in emergency situations and perceived emergency situations pursuant to a Standing Order issued by the Georgia Commissioner of Health.
Financial impact: There is no financial impact to the District
Contact: Ms. Melanie Slaton, Esq., General Counsel, Hall Booth Smith, PC., 404.954.5000
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel