Bill

Bill > H1896


MA H1896

MA H1896
Relative to the access of epinephrine in schools


summary

Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize school bus drivers to administer epinephrine to children suffering from allergic reactions. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill allows school districts to permit parents or legal guardians to authorize school bus drivers, who are licensed to operate school buses, to administer epinephrine, a medication used to treat severe allergic reactions, to a child experiencing an allergic emergency. To enable this, parents or guardians must provide the school with a letter or prescription from the child's doctor detailing the allergy and the need for epinephrine, and the school must then inform the school bus service provider and share a copy of the medical documentation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4638 (on 09/26/2016)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...