SB 1078
Clarifying requirements of possession and administration of epinephrine in schools
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill clarifies the rules for possessing and administering epinephrine auto-injectors in West Virginia schools. It expands who can administer the medication, including school nurses, trained transportation employees, and designated non-medical personnel, under specific circumstances. The bill also outlines procedures for notification to parents after administration and establishes liability protections for those administering the medication in good faith. Finally, it requires schools to collect data on epinephrine usage and for the State Board of Education to develop rules governing these procedures.
Key provisions
- Expands who can administer epinephrine auto-injectors to include trained non-medical school personnel and school transportation employees.
- Allows school nurses to administer epinephrine to students and personnel even without a prior prescription.
- Requires schools to maintain a secure location for epinephrine auto-injectors.
- Establishes liability protections for those administering epinephrine in good faith.
- Mandates notification to parents following epinephrine administration.
- Requires schools to collect and report data on epinephrine usage.
- Authorizes county boards of education to participate in drug programs for epinephrine.
- Requires the State Board of Education to develop rules regarding training, storage, and documentation.
Who is affected
- Students
- School Nurses
- School Transportation Employees
- School Personnel
- County Boards of Education
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