{"data":{"id":"us-ky/krs-27a.095","jurisdiction":"us-ky","citation":"KRS 27A.095","heading":"Standard power of attorney regarding medical treatment and school -","body":"related decisions for a minor.\n(1) As used in this section, \"medical treatment\" means any medical, chiropractic,\noptometric, or dental examination, diagnostic procedure, and treatment, including\nbut not limited to hospitalization, developmental screening, mental health screening\nand treatment, preventive care, pharmacy services, immunizations recommended by\nthe federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on\nImmunization Practices, well -child care, and blood testing, except that \"medical\ntreatment\" shall not include HIV/AIDS testing, controlled substance testing, or any\nother testing for which a separate court order or informed consent is required under\nother applicable law.\n(2) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall develop a standard power of attorney\nfor the limited purpose of establishing authority to consent to medical treatment for\na minor and to make school-related decisions for a minor.\n(3) The standard power of attorney developed under subsection (2) of this section shall\nbe available through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the office of\nthe circuit clerk where the informal caregiver resides.","path":["KRS Chapter 27A"],"source_url":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=20942","current_through":"Includes enactments through the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"09/05/2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T20:48:47Z","sha256":"3a631504a33f3f964103fd85f341da9aa75c422e7480e0efa4cfff4ded1cacf7","source_id":"us-ky","stale":false,"prev":"us-ky/krs-27a.092","next":"us-ky/krs-27a.096"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}