Bill > H673

This bill addresses emergency glucagon administration in schools for students with diabetes by allowing trained non-nurse school staff members to provide this critical medication when a school nurse is unavailable. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Public Health to create regulations enabling staff to administer glucagon (a hormone used to treat severe low blood sugar) to students experiencing hypoglycemia, but only with prior written parental consent and following a student's existing diabetes management plan. The legislation provides legal protections for staff members who voluntarily undergo training and administer the medication in good faith, ensuring they cannot be held liable for damages or face disciplinary action except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that such staff members administering glucagon are not considered to be practicing nursing, and their participation in training is entirely voluntary. The Department of Public Health must develop these detailed regulations within 180 days of the bill's enactment, creating a structured approach to managing potential diabetes emergencies in school settings.