Bill > S4545

This bill expands the mechanisms for administering epinephrine in schools by replacing specific references to "pre-filled auto-injectors" with the broader term "FDA approved" epinephrine administration mechanisms. The legislation requires schools to develop policies for emergency epinephrine administration that include several key provisions: parents must provide written authorization and physician orders, schools must inform parents about liability protections, parents must sign acknowledgment statements, and the permission is valid for one school year. The bill mandates that schools place epinephrine in a secure but accessible location, ensure a school nurse or trained designee is available during school activities, and transport any student who receives epinephrine to a hospital emergency room. Additionally, the policy allows school nurses or trained designees to administer epinephrine to students without prior authorization if they believe the student is experiencing anaphylaxis, and requires schools to maintain a supply of FDA-approved epinephrine administration devices under a standing medical protocol. The goal is to provide more flexible and comprehensive emergency response capabilities for potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in school settings.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4545