HB 82
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, establishing the School Bus Driver Epinephrine Auto-injector Training Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes a grant program to help school entities train school bus drivers in recognizing and responding to severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. It requires school entities to provide epinephrine auto-injector training to drivers who transport students and directs the Department of Education to administer the program and provide funding for training initiatives. The program aims to improve student safety by ensuring drivers are prepared to handle emergencies.
Key provisions
- Creates the School Bus Driver Epinephrine Auto-injector Training Grant Program.
- Requires school entities to train bus drivers on recognizing and responding to allergic reactions.
- The Department of Education will administer the grant program and establish eligibility criteria.
- School entities can apply for grants to fund driver training programs.
- Grants can be funded through state and private sources, including federal funding.
- The program addresses student record confidentiality and privacy.
- Defines key terms related to the program, such as ‘School bus’ and ‘School entity’.
Who is affected
- School Bus Drivers
- School Entities (School Districts, Charter Schools, etc.)
- Students
- Department of Education
- Parents/Guardians of Students with Allergies
Notable changes
- Establishes a new grant program specifically for epinephrine auto-injector training for school bus drivers.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Danielle Friel Otten
G. Roni Green
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