Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Emergency circumstances” means reasonably apparent circumstances that indicate that any delay in treatment would endanger the health or life of the student. (2) “Medication” means any prescription or non-prescription drug used to treat conditions and illnesses covered by this subchapter. (3) “Medication action plan” means a written medical treatment plan for an individual student that is developed and submitted to a school in accordance with § 38-651.03. (4) “Responsible person” means, in the case of a student under 18 years of age, a parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, foster parent, or other adult charged with the ongoing care and supervision of the student, and, in the case of a student 18 years of age or older, the student himself or herself. (5) “School” means: (A) Any public school operated under the authority of the Mayor of the District of Columbia; and (B) Any charter school, parochial school, or private school in the District.