HI HB1777

Authorizes Department of Education employees and agents to volunteer to administer auto-injectable epinephrine in emergency situations to students with anaphylaxis, in addition to existing authority to administer glucagon to students with diabetes.

Requires written parental authorization and physician certification (from physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant) that the student has medical orders permitting auto-injectable epinephrine administration.

Mandates that volunteers receive instruction in proper auto-injectable epinephrine administration from a qualified health care professional (licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, or certified diabetes educator).

Allows the Department of Education to obtain auto-injectable epinephrine supplies from manufacturers or suppliers and requires secure but accessible storage at schools.

Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2014-2015 to cover instruction, training, and related compliance expenses; effective July 1, 2030.