Bill > SB196

This bill requires both public schools and public charter schools in Hawaii to have staff trained in administering epinephrine (a medication used to treat severe allergic reactions, also known as an EpiPen), with a minimum staffing requirement of either one trained staff member per 100 students or one trained staff member per floor of the school building. The bill mandates that schools prominently display signs in their buildings that clearly explain the symptoms of anaphylaxis (a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction) and the proper method for administering epinephrine. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education to create rules for implementing these requirements and appropriates an unspecified amount of funding for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to cover the costs of training staff members in epinephrine administration. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to ensure that schools are prepared to respond quickly and effectively to severe allergic reactions.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=196&year=2026