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Illinois Governor Signs Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana in Schools

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 4870 to allow parents, guardians or other caregivers to administer medical marijuana to students.

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The State Journal Register
August 2, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner Wednesday signed legislation allowing the use of medical marijuana in schools.

RELATED: Bill That Would Allow Medical Marijuana on School Grounds Passes Illinois Senate

House Bill 4870 allows parents, guardians or other caregivers to administer medical marijuana to students; who are approved to use it. The adults must be registered with the Department of Public Health before they can do this.

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