Bill > HB903

This bill authorizes schools to maintain a stock supply of bronchodilators (medications that help open airways during asthma episodes) and allows certain school employees and department personnel to voluntarily administer various emergency medications to students. The bill establishes detailed protocols for how schools can maintain and use these medications, including requirements for prescriptions, storage, and employee training. Specifically, schools must obtain prescriptions for bronchodilators, ensure that only trained employees administer the medication, and inform parents about the potential use of these medications. The bill also provides legal immunity for school employees and healthcare professionals who administer medications in good faith, protecting them from civil or criminal liability unless their conduct constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to clarify prescription labeling requirements and student medication self-administration policies, ensuring that schools can safely support students with medical needs like asthma, diabetes, and potentially life-threatening conditions. The provisions are designed to help schools quickly and safely respond to medical emergencies while protecting both students and school personnel.

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=903&year=2026