Epinephrine--Administering
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Summary
Authorizes school personnel to administer epinephrine auto-injectors or nasal sprays to students experiencing anaphylaxis under standing protocols.
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
Law 40 of 1993
Ley de Control de Tabaco en Puerto Rico
Regulates smoking in educational settings to protect students and staff from environmental triggers that exacerbate asthma and respiratory conditions.
Law 56 of 2006
Ley para el Manejo del Asma en las Escuelas de Puerto Rico
This law authorizes students in Puerto Rico public schools to carry and self-administer their prescribed asthma medications while on school grounds, provided they have the necessary medical authorization.
Medically Necessary Foods Coverage Act
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