A 4548
Concerns administration of ready-to-use undesignated glucagon rescue therapy in public schools.
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Bill overview
This bill requires New Jersey public schools to obtain and maintain a supply of ready-to-use undesignated glucagon rescue therapy. School employees will be authorized to administer this therapy to students experiencing severe hypoglycemia, provided it’s outlined in the student’s individualized emergency health care plan. The bill also establishes guidelines for administration, including notification procedures and liability protections for school staff, and clarifies that the use of syringes for administering glucagon is permitted.
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