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Tenn. Code § 49-50-1602: Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-50-1602

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Schools may permit employees to assist students with self-administering medications or allow licensed healthcare professionals to administer medications, subject to specific conditions including parental written permission and departmental guidelines. Schools and personnel are protected from liability for reasonable performance of these duties.

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