Full question:
My Neice is 18 years old and a Senior in high school in Florida. She is living with her Grandfather since Sept 2006. She wants to attend an ROTC summer camp during the summer but the school requires she get her parents signature notorized for power of attorney in case of emergency medical treatment. The parents do not insure her and she carries her own medical insurance. And more importantly, her parents will not sign. Can the school require their signature or can she legaly sign for herself?
- Category: Schools
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
The school may accept a legal guardian's signature according to their policy. Since your niece is 18, she is legally an adult and can make her own medical decisions. However, the school may still require a parent or guardian's signature for specific activities like the ROTC camp. If her parents refuse to sign, it would be best to discuss this situation with the school to see if they can provide alternatives or accept her grandfather's signature.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.