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HB 1107 Public schools; possession and administration of auto-injectable epinephrine.

Introduced by: Thomas A. Greason | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Public schools; possession and administration of epinephrine.  Requires local school boards to adopt and implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine in every school. The school nurse or a school board employee may administer the epinephrine to any student believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction. The bill also requires the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Department of Education and the Department of Health Professions to develop and implement policies for the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis in the school setting. This bill is identical to SB 656.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Public schools; possession and administration of epinephrine.  Requires local school boards to adopt and implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine in every school. The school nurse, a school board employee, or an authorized and trained volunteer may adminster the epinephrine to any student believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction. The bill also requires the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Department of Education and the Department of Health Professionals to develop and implement policies for the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis in the school setting. This bill is identical to SB 656.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Public schools; administration of auto-injectable epinephrine.  Provides that local school boards may develop policies to maintain a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine. The school nurse, or a trained and authorized school board employee if a nurse is unavailable, would be able to administer or provide auto-injectable epinephrine to a student with a prescription on file or a student believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction. Neither the school nurse nor the authorized and trained school board employee shall be liable for any civil damages for ordinary negligence when acting in good faith.