The bill amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72-6287 to establish new regulations regarding the consent required for healthcare providers to prescribe, dispense, or administer drugs, conduct diagnostic tests, or provide ongoing behavioral health treatment to minors in school facilities. Specifically, it stipulates that healthcare providers must obtain consent from a minor's parent before performing these actions. The bill also clarifies that healthcare providers are still permitted to conduct behavioral health assessments or interventions for minors experiencing a behavioral health crisis, as well as provide education and screenings required by law, without parental consent.

Additionally, the bill repeals the previous version of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72-6287, which included definitions and provisions that are no longer applicable. The amendments remove the definition of "school facility" and clarify the circumstances under which parental consent is not required, such as for emergency care, treatment of venereal diseases, and other specific medical situations outlined in existing statutes. The bill aims to ensure that minors receive necessary healthcare while also protecting parental rights regarding medical decisions.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 72-6287, 65-2892, 65-2892a