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This bill amends Maine's education law to allow school boards to appoint chiropractors as school health advisors, alongside physicians and nurse practitioners. Specifically, the legislation modifies existing statutes to explicitly include licensed chiropractic doctors under Title 32, chapter 9 as potential school health advisors. The bill maintains important restrictions on the role, stipulating that a school health advisor cannot treat students during school examinations unless they are also the student's personal healthcare provider. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that any chiropractic doctor serving as a school health advisor must operate strictly within the scope of practice established by their professional licensing board. This change expands the pool of qualified healthcare professionals who can provide medical guidance and oversight to schools, potentially offering schools more flexibility in selecting health advisors while ensuring professional standards are maintained.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=828&snum=132