Bill > HB5054

This bill modifies Michigan's school code to update provisions related to medication administration and student health, primarily focusing on epinephrine delivery systems in schools. The bill changes terminology from "epinephrine auto-injector" to "epinephrine delivery system" throughout the law and clarifies protections for school employees who administer medication or epinephrine in good faith. Under the revised law, school employees who administer medication or epinephrine delivery systems will be protected from criminal or civil liability, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. The bill also maintains existing provisions allowing students to possess and use inhalers, epinephrine delivery systems, and over-the-counter topical substances at school with proper written approvals from healthcare providers and parents. Additionally, the bill requires school administrators to notify classroom teachers when a student has permission to carry such medications. Importantly, the bill will only take effect if five related house bills (HB 5049-5053) are also enacted into law, creating a coordinated legislative approach to student health and medication management in schools.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5054