"DC Access to Emergency Epinephrine in Schools Act"
District of Columbia Access to Emergency Epinephrine in Schools Amendment Act
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Summary
Authorizes public, public charter, and private schools in the District of Columbia to obtain standing orders for stock epinephrine auto-injectors and permits trained employees to administer epinephrine to any individual believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis.
Key Provisions
Superintendent of Education and Dept. of Health; school property and school-related events; school districts implement; physician/PA/NP prescribes; nurse/staff/volunteer/student administer; 2 doses.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Patients who rely on timely access to emergency epinephrine.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
Wisconsin School Epinephrine Law
Administration of drugs and emergency care
Allows school bus operators, employees, and volunteers to administer epinephrine to any pupil who appears to be experiencing a severe allergic reaction, provided they have received training.
Self-administration of inhaled asthma or anaphylaxis medication – School board epinephrine injector policy
Mandates school boards to adopt policies permitting student self-administration of asthma and anaphylaxis medication and allows districts to stock epinephrine.
Asthma Inhaler Law
Possession and use of inhalers in schools
Permits students with asthma to carry and self-administer their own asthma inhalers in schools with medical provider authorization.
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