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DE SB246

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bethany Hall-Long

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes Chapter 30E of Delaware Code creating the School Access to Emergency Medication Act for responding to life-threatening allergic reactions in schools.

  • Requires schools to maintain stock emergency medication in secure but accessible locations for administration by school nurses or trained persons.

  • Mandates Department of Education adopt rules on training trained persons and storage/administration of emergency medication, with Division of Public Health providing guidance.

  • Allows school nurses and trained educators or coaches to administer emergency medication without individual prescriptions from licensed healthcare providers to diagnosed and undiagnosed individuals.

  • Provides liability protections for school nurses and trained persons who administer emergency medication in good faith, except in cases of willful, wanton, or gross negligence.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Medication In Schools.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/20/2014
Health & Social Services6/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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