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This bill establishes the School Bus Driver Epinephrine Auto-injector Training Grant Program to help school entities train bus drivers to recognize and respond to severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and administer epinephrine auto-injectors (emergency medication for allergic reactions). The Department of Education will administer the program, create application procedures, and provide grants to school entities to fund driver training. Under the program, school entities may require bus drivers to complete training before transporting students and can apply for grants to cover the cost of this training. The bill allows schools to disclose student allergy information to bus drivers with parental consent, while ensuring driver understanding of student privacy laws. The program applies to various school types, including public, charter, and private schools, and covers school buses and vehicles. The Department of Education can use appropriated funds and accept additional public or private funding to support the program. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the program does not conflict with existing collective bargaining agreements, and it will take effect 60 days after passage.

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