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This resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Education to establish a pilot program to train and authorize school staff to administer epinephrine, which is a critical medication used to treat anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The proposed program would require each public and charter school to have a minimum number of trained staff members, with the minimum being either one staff member per 100 students or one staff member per floor/school building. Additionally, the resolution calls for schools to display clearly legible signs explaining anaphylaxis symptoms and proper epinephrine administration techniques. The Department of Education would be required to submit a report detailing the pilot program's findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the 2026 Regular Session, with the ultimate goal of improving emergency medical response and potentially saving lives by ensuring quick and appropriate treatment for students and staff experiencing severe allergic reactions.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=228&year=2025