Bill > HB360

This bill amends the existing New Hampshire state law regarding school health services by explicitly prohibiting school nurses and school physicians from performing diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, or prescribing pharmaceutical drugs to students. The bill maintains the existing provision that local school district boards may provide school health services, including nurse and physician services, to children of school age, but adds a new restriction that limits the scope of these services. By specifying what school health professionals cannot do, the bill appears to be setting clear boundaries on medical interventions in public school settings. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving school districts time to adjust their health service protocols accordingly. While the bill does not elaborate on the reasons for these restrictions, it seems designed to prevent school health staff from conducting medical procedures or making pharmaceutical treatment decisions that might traditionally be reserved for parents and personal healthcare providers.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0396&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB360