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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
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)
Kate Campanale (R)*,
Leah Allen (R),
Geoffrey Diehl (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Peter Durant (R),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Dave Rogers (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4638 (on 09/26/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1896 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1896 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1896.pdf |
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