HI SCR64

Encourages the Department of Education to modify its medication administration policy to allow students affected by anaphylaxis more efficient access to auto-injectable epinephrine.

Directs the Department of Education to adopt training standards and strategic placement of qualified employees and volunteers throughout school grounds to properly administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students unable to self-administer.

Notes that food allergies among children increased approximately 50 percent between 1997 and 2011 according to a 2013 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.

Requires the Department of Education to submit a report to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the start of the 2016 regular session on implementation status.

Directs transmission of copies to the Governor, Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent of Education, Director of Health, and State Public Charter School Commission Chairperson.