HI SR28

Encourages the Department of Education to modify its medication administration policy to allow school employees and volunteers to assist students with auto-injectable epinephrine administration, rather than limiting use to student self-administration only.

Requests the Department of Education adopt training standards and strategic placement of qualified personnel throughout school grounds to administer auto-injectable epinephrine in anaphylaxis emergencies.

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

Notes that food allergies among children increased approximately 50% between 1997 and 2011 according to CDC data, and early epinephrine administration is critical for managing anaphylaxis.

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