Senate Bill 1327 Summary

• Schools may voluntarily maintain stock supplies of epinephrine auto-injectors with prescriptions issued by physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, or physician assistants in the school's name.

• School nurses and designated school personnel who complete required training may provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to students with individual prescriptions, or administer them to any person on school premises reasonably believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis.

• Schools must establish training standards covering recognition of severe allergic reactions, storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up protocols, which may be conducted online.

• Schools may arrange with manufacturers or suppliers to obtain epinephrine auto-injectors at fair market price, reduced price, or free.

• Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, schools, and school employees are protected from civil liability for injuries resulting from epinephrine auto-injector administration or provision, except for gross negligence, reckless conduct, or willful and wanton behavior.