Life-Threatening Allergies in Schools; Stock Supply of Epinephrine Delivery Systems
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Authorizes school districts and charter schools to obtain and possess undesignated stock epinephrine delivery systems under a standing protocol from the Commissioner of Health, allowing designated staff to administer doses to any individual believed to be suffering anaphylaxis.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
School-age children with allergies and asthma, plus school staff.
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Legislative History & Resources
Stock Albuterol Law
Albuterol — School supply — Use — Definition
Permits schools to stock albuterol for emergency use. Current implementation often restricts administration to licensed healthcare professionals, which can limit access in schools without full-time nursing staff.
Virginia School Epinephrine Standing Order
Statewide Standing Order for Epinephrine in School Settings
Provides a statewide standing order allowing authorized school personnel to possess and administer epinephrine to students experiencing anaphylaxis.
School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act
Increases preference for federal asthma and allergy-related grants to states that require schools to have comprehensive asthma and allergy management programs.
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