HB408 Summary

• Allow K-12 schools to stock and administer epinephrine auto-injectors for students experiencing anaphylaxis, with prescriptions issued in the school's name by authorized health care providers.

• Require designated school personnel to complete anaphylaxis training from nationally recognized organizations before administering epinephrine, with refresher training every two years.

• Permit schools to administer epinephrine to any student or person on school premises believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis under a standing protocol from an authorized health care provider, regardless of prior diagnosis or prescription.

• Direct the State Department of Education to develop management guidelines for students with life-threatening food allergies by July 1, 2014, with schools required to implement plans by July 1, 2015.

• Provide liability immunity to schools, employees, volunteers, health care providers, and training entities for ordinary negligence in administering epinephrine, except for gross, willful, or wanton negligence; extend immunity to other authorized entities (restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, sports arenas) under similar conditions.