Bill > SB2610

This bill expands the types of emergency medications that trained school personnel can administer to students in public schools, including epinephrine for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), inhalers for asthma, seizure rescue medication, glucagon for low blood sugar (diabetes), and insulin and blood glucose monitoring for diabetes management. It clarifies that these administrations are separate from a student's ability to self-administer their own medication. The bill requires written authorization from a parent or guardian, a prescription from a licensed medical professional, and proper training for school staff who volunteer to administer these medications. It also provides liability protections for schools, their employees, and medical providers acting in good faith, while requiring parents to acknowledge these protections and agree to indemnify the school. The bill also updates existing law to allow students to carry their necessary medication and devices for self-administration, with provisions for confiscation if misused.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2610&year=2026