For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: “Emergency circumstances” means reasonably apparent circumstances that indicate that any delay in treatment would endanger the health or life of the student. “Medication” means any prescription or non-prescription drug used to treat conditions and illnesses covered by this subchapter. “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 . “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. “School” means: Any public school operated under the authority of the Mayor of the District of Columbia; and Any charter school, parochial school, or private school in the District.
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