AL SB280

Designates Section 16-1-39 of the Code of Alabama 1975 as the Kyle Graddy Act, governing student self-administration of medications in K-12 schools.

Permits students to possess and self-administer auto-injectable epinephrine on school property and at school-sponsored events with parental authorization and physician approval.

Defines auto-injectable epinephrine as a disposable drug delivery device containing a single premeasured dose of epinephrine for treating life-threatening allergic reactions.

Maintains existing requirements for medication self-administration including written parental authorization, liability waivers, medical authorization from attending physician, and annual permission renewal.

Clarifies that the provision does not permit possession of controlled substances as defined in the medication curriculum and becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.