AL HB356

Names Sections 16-1-39 and 16-1-48 of the Code of Alabama together as the Kyle Graddy Act, relating to medication administration and anaphylaxis preparedness in K-12 schools.

Allows students to possess and self-administer single dose autoinjectable epinephrine on school property and at school-sponsored events with proper parental authorization and physician approval.

Defines single dose autoinjectable epinephrine as a disposable autoinjectable drug delivery device containing a premeasured single dose of epinephrine that is easily transportable.

Requires the State Department of Education to develop an anaphylaxis preparedness program incorporating three levels of prevention: primary prevention through education, secondary prevention through identification and management of chronic illness, and tertiary prevention through emergency response planning.

Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for schools, employees, school nurses, unlicensed personnel trained in anaphylaxis response, and physicians involved in anaphylaxis-related emergency protocols.