Bill > HB1043

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to update regulations regarding epinephrine delivery systems (EpiPens) in schools, expanding definitions and protocols for their use. The bill defines an "epinephrine delivery system" as an FDA-approved device containing a premeasured dose of epinephrine used to prevent or treat life-threatening allergic reactions. It requires school entities to develop policies allowing students to possess and self-administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine delivery systems, with provisions for demonstrating competency and responsible behavior. Schools can now authorize trained employees to provide or administer epinephrine to students experiencing an allergic reaction, even if the student does not have a personal prescription. The bill also allows schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine delivery systems and mandates that designated school staff complete a training program developed by the Department of Health. Additionally, the legislation extends civil immunity protections to school bus drivers and school crossing guards who administer epinephrine in accordance with established policies and after completing a specific training program. Parents can opt their children out of these provisions, and the bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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