Mary Henry (Independent)

I support Senator O'Toole in this amendment. I am horrified that any employer could not see such situations as an emergency. The provision must also be considered in the context of proposed medical treatment. If a doctor is dealing with a minor, he or she must have parental consent for any required treatment. We do not want the situation to arise that since a parent was docked pay on one occasion, he or she refused to attend the school if his or her child was involved in another accident. This could result in difficult situations for all involved in dealing with the child.