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HF 8

A bill for an act relating to student access to broad-spectrum cannabidiol products from school nurses during the school day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Lohse

Bill HF 8 allows students to access broad-spectrum CBD products from school nurses during school hours, ensuring safe use for medical needs with parental authorization.

Introduced, referred to Education.
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Bill Summary · HF 8

Summary of Bill HF 8

Title

A bill for an act relating to student access to broad-spectrum cannabidiol products from school nurses during the school day.

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HF 8
  • Introduced: January 14, 2025
  • Status: Introduced, referred to Education
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subjects: Drugs, Marijuana, School Nurses, Schools, Students

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill HF 8 is to facilitate student access to broad-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) products during school hours. This legislation aims to ensure that students who require such products for medical purposes can receive them safely and legally from school nurses.

Key Provisions

  1. Definition of Broad-Spectrum Cannabidiol Product:

    • The bill defines a "broad-spectrum cannabidiol product" as one that contains broad-spectrum CBD and no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

  2. Parental Authorization:

    • Parents or guardians must complete a specific form to authorize the administration of broad-spectrum CBD products to their child at school. This form must be satisfactory to the school district or accredited nonpublic school.

  3. Form Requirements:

    • The required form must include:
      • Instructions for the use of the CBD product.
      • Authorization for the use of the product.
      • Certification that the product is a broad-spectrum CBD product as defined by the bill.
      • Contact information for both the parent/guardian and a licensed healthcare professional responsible for the student's medical care.

  4. Documentation Requirement:

    • Parents or guardians must provide written documentation confirming that the product is a broad-spectrum CBD product. This documentation must come from the product's manufacturer and explicitly state that it contains no THC.

Impact

  • Students: The bill directly affects students who require broad-spectrum CBD products for medical reasons, allowing them to access these products during school hours.
  • Parents/Guardians: Parents and guardians will need to navigate the new requirements to ensure their children can receive necessary medication at school.
  • School Districts and Nonpublic Schools: Educational institutions will need to implement procedures to manage the administration of CBD products, including the development of the required forms and training for school nurses.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced on January 14, 2025, and has been referred to the Education committee for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent actions or votes has not yet been established.

This summary provides an overview of Bill HF 8, outlining its intent, key provisions, and potential impacts on students, parents, and educational institutions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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