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NJ A311
NJ A311Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 permits school bus drivers to administer epinephrine (a medication used to treat severe allergic reactions) to students in emergency situations, provided that certain conditions are met. Key provisions of the bill include: (1) requiring written authorization from the student's parent or guardian, and a prescription from a physician or nurse practitioner, for the school bus driver to administer epinephrine; (2) informing parents that the school district, nonpublic school, school bus driver, and school bus contractor will have no liability for any injuries resulting from the administration of epinephrine; (3) requiring the student's parents to indemnify and hold harmless these parties against any claims arising from the epinephrine administration; and (4) mandating that the school bus driver has been properly trained in administering epinephrine using standardized protocols. The bill also directs the State Board of Education to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions, and states that the bill will take effect immediately and apply starting in the first full school year after enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A311 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/311_I1.HTM |
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