Bill Summaries: H545 (2015-2016 Session)

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  • Bill H 545 (2015-2016)
    Summary date: Apr 2 2015 - View summary

    Amends GS 115C-12, adding to the general powers and duties of the State Board of Education (Board), directing the Board to develop policies for parent education on eating disorders, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Additionally, the Board and DHHS must also collaborate on developing appropriate guidelines for local boards of education regarding four specified areas concerning eating disorders, including parental notification procedures for positive indications of an eating disorder. 

    Amends GS 115C-47, adding to the general powers and duties of local boards of education, directing local boards of education to ensure that parents of students in grades five through 12 are provided parent educational information on eating disorders annually. Information must be consistent with information established by the Board and DHHS. Also authorizes local boards of education to develop an optional screening program to identify students at risk for eating disorders.

    Directs the Board and DHHS to solicit input from relevant organizations and entities, including the UNC Center for Excellence for Eating Disorders and the National Eating Disorders Association. Also directs the Board and DHHS to develop appropriate additions or revisions to the NC School of Health Program Manual related to the development of parent educational information on eating disorders. Requires the adoption of the policies and guidelines developed to take place by August 1, 2015. 

    Effective when bill becomes law and applies beginning with the 2015-16 school year. 
    Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Health and Human Services, Health
    GS 115C

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