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NJ S898

NJ S898
Requires school districts to maintain supply of nasal rescue medication and oxygen for seizure emergencies; provides for training of designees to administer nasal rescue medication and oxygen when school nurse is not physical present.


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Introduced
01/27/2022
In Committee
01/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires school districts to maintain supply of nasal rescue medication and oxygen for seizure emergencies; provides for training of designees to administer nasal rescue medication and oxygen when school nurse is not physical present.

AI Summary

This bill requires school districts to maintain a supply of nasal rescue medication and oxygen for seizure emergencies, and provides for the training of designated school employees to administer these medications when the school nurse is not physically present. The bill also establishes procedures for reimbursing school districts for the costs of implementing these requirements, and authorizes the Department of Education to accept private or nonprofit contributions to help defray these expenses. The bill aims to ensure prompt availability of these emergency medical resources in schools to respond to seizure emergencies during school hours and school-sponsored events.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Education Hearing (11:00 6/2/2022 Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 06/02/2022)

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