Bill > H611

This bill requires all schools to maintain a stock supply of non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) to be used during anaphylactic emergencies, which are severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. The Department of Public Health will develop regulations specifying how schools must implement this requirement, including guidelines for storing the epinephrine in an easily accessible, unlocked location, determining the appropriate number and type of auto-injectors based on school population, establishing training requirements for staff who will administer the medication, and ensuring regular inventory checks for expiration and replacement. The bill provides legal protection for school nurses and other authorized individuals who administer epinephrine in good faith, shielding them from civil liability for negligence. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Public Health and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to seek federal funding or reimbursement for implementing the program and to inquire about obtaining free epinephrine from pharmaceutical companies, thereby potentially reducing the financial burden on schools.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H611