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NJ A4937
NJ A4937Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
12/05/2022
12/05/2022
In Committee
12/05/2022
12/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the policy of a board of education or a nonpublic school for the emergency administration of epinephrine to a student will permit a school bus driver to administer epinephrine to a student when the following conditions are met: (1) the student's parent or guardian has provided written authorization for a school bus driver to administer epinephrine to the student in an emergency; (2) the student's parent or guardian has provided to the board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school written orders from a physician or advanced practice nurse that the student requires the administration of epinephrine for anaphylaxis; (3) the board or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school informs the student's parents or guardians in writing that the district and its employees or agents or the nonpublic school and its employees or agents, the school bus driver, and school bus contractor will have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of the epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism; (4) the student's parents or guardians sign a statement acknowledging their understanding that the district or the nonpublic school, the school bus driver, and school bus contractor will have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of the epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to the student and that the parents or guardians will indemnify and hold harmless the district and its employees or agents or the nonpublic school and its employees or agents, the school bus driver, and school bus contractor against any claims arising out of the administration of the epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism; and (5) the school bus driver has been properly trained in the administration of epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism using standardized training protocols established pursuant to current law. The training will be conducted by an entity or individual approved by the Department of Health.
AI Summary
This bill allows school bus drivers to administer epinephrine to students in emergency situations, provided certain conditions are met. The key provisions include: (1) the student's parent or guardian must provide written authorization and a physician's order for the driver to administer epinephrine; (2) the school district or nonpublic school must inform parents that they and the driver will not be liable for any injuries arising from the administration; (3) the parents must sign a statement acknowledging their understanding of the liability waiver; and (4) the school bus driver must have received proper training from the school nurse, school physician, or an approved entity. The bill also requires the State Board of Education to promulgate regulations to effectuate these provisions, and states that the law will first apply to the first full school year following the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 12/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4937 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4937_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4937_I1.PDF |
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