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Bill > S1440
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to enable trained school personnel to administer life saving epinephrine treatment. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enable trained school personnel to administer life-saving epinephrine treatment in emergency situations when a school nurse is not immediately available. The key provisions include: allowing public and non-public schools to register with the Department of Education to permit trained school personnel to administer epinephrine auto-injectors; requiring approval of policies by the school committee or chief administrative officer, final decision-making authority by the school nurse leader, and training and testing of authorized personnel; providing liability protection for properly trained personnel who administer epinephrine in good faith; and allowing epinephrine to be lawfully prescribed and dispensed to registered schools.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2648 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1440 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1440.pdf |
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