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This bill requires school districts to create and implement a policy that prohibits school district personnel from transporting students who are minors to medical, mental health, or health-related appointments without first obtaining parental or guardian knowledge and consent. The only exceptions to this requirement are emergency transports by ambulance or situations where personnel are following an existing published school district emergency health or medical protocol. Specifically, the bill amends the existing state law (RSA 186:11) by adding a new paragraph that mandates such a policy, which aims to ensure parents or guardians are aware of and approve any non-emergency medical-related transportation of their children. The policy would cover a wide range of appointments, including mental health evaluations, treatments, counseling sessions, and other health-related visits. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving school districts time to develop and implement the required policy.

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