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MA H1132

Enabling trained school personnel to administer life saving epinephrine treatment


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to emergency epinephrine pens in schools. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill enables trained school personnel to administer life-saving epinephrine treatment in emergency situations when a school nurse is not immediately available. The key provisions include: allowing public and non-public schools to register with the Department of Education to permit trained school personnel to administer epinephrine by auto-injector; requiring approval from the school committee or chief administrative officer, and oversight from the designated school nurse leader; providing liability protection for school personnel who administer epinephrine in good faith; and allowing schools to maintain an epinephrine kit in a secure but unlocked location.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)

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