Governor Jack Markell signed a measure yesterday that would allow students with epilepsy and certain muscle disorders to be given medical marijuana oil while on campus.
The drug must be administered by the school nurse as long as a parent or guardian is present.
WBOC reports that the expansion of “Rylie’s Law” will make her life easier and not force her to leave the school campus for 20 to 45 minutes to get the drug.
Her mother Janie Maedler told the television station that this was a big step for children like Rylie who needs the marijuana oil.
It is still a federal schedule one substance.
And she hopes that there is a way to ensure that school nurses are protected so they can administer the drug without any fear of losing their license.
