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NJ S155
NJ S155Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits school bus drivers to administer epinephrine to students in certain emergency circumstances. The bill requires the policy of a board of education or a nonpublic school for the emergency administration of epinephrine to a student to permit a school bus driver to administer epinephrine to a student when the following conditions are met: (1) the student's parent or guardian has provided written authorization for a school bus driver to administer epinephrine to the student in an emergency;(2) the student's parent or guardian has provided to the board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school written orders from a physician or advanced practice nurse that the student requires the administration of epinephrine for anaphylaxis; (3) the board or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school informs the student's parents or guardians in writing that the district and its employees or agents or the nonpublic school and its employees or agents, the school bus driver, and school bus contractor have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of the epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism; (4) the student's parents or guardians sign a statement acknowledging their understanding that the district or the nonpublic school, the school bus driver, and school bus contractor have no liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of the epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to the student and that the parents or guardians are to indemnify and hold harmless the district and its employees or agents or the nonpublic school and its employees or agents, the school bus driver, and school bus contractor against any claims arising out of the administration of the epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism; and(5) the school bus driver has been properly trained in the administration of epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism using standardized training protocols established pursuant to current law. The training is to be conducted by an entity or individual approved by the Department of Health.
AI Summary
This bill allows trained school bus drivers to administer epinephrine, a medication used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), to students in emergency situations. For this to happen, parents or guardians must provide written permission, along with a doctor's or advanced practice nurse's orders stating the student needs epinephrine for anaphylaxis. The school district or nonpublic school must also inform parents in writing that they, along with the bus driver and contractor, will not be held liable for any injuries resulting from the epinephrine administration, and parents must sign a statement acknowledging this and agreeing to indemnify, or protect, the school and its employees from any claims. Crucially, the school bus driver must have volunteered for this role and completed standardized training approved by the Department of Health, with the training potentially conducted by school nurses, physicians, or approved entities. This provision aims to provide an immediate response to life-threatening allergic reactions for students while they are being transported to or from school.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 03/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S155 |
| Analysis - Statement SED 3/2/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/155_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/155_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/155_I1.HTM |
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