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OK SB331
OK SB331Schools; creating the Emerson Kate Cole Act; requiring a school employee to call 911 if Epinephrine is administered to a student; requiring certain training. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Crossed Over
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; creating the Emerson Kate Cole Act; providing short title; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1-116.3, which relates to school medication policies; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; requiring a school employee to call 911 if Epinephrine is administered to a student; requiring notification of a parent or legal guardian if a student experiences a possible allergic reaction; requiring annual training for certain teachers and school employees; providing for content and method of training; providing for noncodification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. AMENDMENT NO. 1. , lines 6 through 12, strike the title Passed the House of Representatives the 8th day of May, 2025. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ____ day of __________, 2025. Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 331 By: Hines of the Senate and Stinson of the House An Act relating to schools; creating the Emerson Kate Cole Act; providing short title; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1-116.3, which relates to school medication policies; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; requiring a school employee to call 911 if Epinephrine is administered to a student; requiring notification of a parent or legal guardian if a student experiences a possible allergic reaction; requiring annual training for certain teachers and school employees; providing for content and method of training; providing for noncodification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Emerson Kate Cole Act, which amends Oklahoma school medication policies to enhance safety measures for students with allergies and respiratory conditions. The legislation requires school districts to adopt policies that not only permit students to self-administer medication for conditions like asthma and anaphylaxis, but also mandates specific safety protocols. Key provisions include requiring school employees to call 911 immediately if Epinephrine is administered to a student, ensuring parents or legal guardians are notified if a student experiences a possible allergic reaction, and implementing mandatory annual training for teachers and school employees on topics such as food allergies, recognizing anaphylaxis, and proper Epinephrine administration. The bill also allows schools to stock a minimum of two Epinephrine injectors and two inhalers at each school site, with trained employees able to administer these medications in good faith to students experiencing respiratory distress or an allergic reaction. The training can be completed online or in-person, must be done before the school year begins or upon hiring, and documentation of completion must be retained in the employee's personnel file. The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and is designed to improve student safety and emergency response in school settings.
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Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
HAs read (on 05/12/2025)
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