New Jersey § 18a:40-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:40-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:40-12.
a. A board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school shall
develop a policy authorizing parents, guardians, and designated caregivers to administer medical cannabis to a student while the student is on school grounds, aboard a school bus, or attending
a school-sponsored event. b. A policy adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall, at a minimum: (1) require that the student be authorized to engage in the medical use of cannabis pursuant to P.L.2009, c. 307 ( C.24:6I-1 et al.) and that the parent, guardian, or designated caregiver be authorized to assist the student with the medical use of cannabis pursuant to P.L.2009, c. 307 ( C.24:6I-1 et al.); (2) establish protocols for verifying the registration status and ongoing authorization
pursuant to P.L.2009, c. 307 ( C.24:6I-1 et al.) concerning the medical use of cannabis for the student and the parent, guardian, or designated caregiver; (3) expressly authorize parents, guardians, and designated caregivers of students who have been authorized for the medical use of cannabis to administer medical cannabis to the student while the student is on school grounds, aboard a school bus, or attending
a school-sponsored event; (4) identify locations on school grounds where medical cannabis may be administered; and (5) prohibit the administration of medical cannabis to a student by smoking or other form of inhalation while the student is on school
grounds, aboard a school bus, or attending a school-sponsored event. c. Medical cannabis may be administered to a student while the student is on school grounds, aboard a
school bus, or attending school-sponsored events, provided that such administration
is consistent with the requirements of the policy adopted pursuant to this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:40-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:40-12 cover?
Section 18a:40-12 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 18a:40-12?
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How does New Jersey § 18a:40-12 apply to my situation?
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