CT HB05521

Allows school nurses, principals, teachers, athletic trainers, physical/occupational therapists, coaches, and school paraprofessionals to administer epinephrine via cartridge injectors to students experiencing allergic reactions without prior written authorization from parents or medical professionals in emergency situations.

Requires schools to maintain epinephrine cartridge injectors and designate at least one qualified school employee to administer epinephrine during regular school hours when the school nurse is absent or unavailable.

Mandates that qualified school employees annually complete a training program covering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, anaphylaxis signs and symptoms, epinephrine administration, and follow-up procedures before administering emergency epinephrine.

Directs the Departments of Education and Public Health to jointly develop and make available an annual training program for school personnel by December 31, 2014.

Provides civil immunity to school personnel administering epinephrine under these provisions for ordinary negligence, though gross or willful negligence remains actionable; allows parents to opt out by written request.