Bill > HB1447

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's Public School Code to expand provisions for medication management in schools, specifically addressing asthma inhalers, epinephrine auto-injectors, and a new category of adrenal insufficiency medications. The bill requires school entities to develop policies allowing students to possess and self-administer these medications, with provisions for demonstrating competency and responsible use. It introduces detailed guidelines for school staff to store, handle, and in some cases administer adrenal insufficiency medications during a potential adrenal crisis, which is defined as a severe worsening of symptoms related to adrenal hormone deficiency. The bill mandates that designated school employees receive specialized training from the Department of Health on medication administration and symptom recognition within 90 days of the law's effective date. Additionally, the bill provides civil immunity protections for school employees administering these medications and ensures compliance with federal non-discrimination regulations. Schools must also create systems to restrict medication access to other students and notify classroom teachers about medication storage locations. The new provisions aim to support students with specific medical conditions by allowing safer, more responsive medical care within school settings.

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