MA H2526

School boards may authorize school nurses to maintain emergency supplies of bronchodilators, spacers, and nebulizers (such as albuterol inhalers) for students with asthma or reactive airway disease

Health care practitioners may prescribe these medications directly to school districts, and schools may obtain supplies through manufacturer agreements, third-party suppliers, or gifts/grants at free or reduced prices

School nurses and trained unlicensed assistive personnel may administer emergency asthma medications to students who have an asthma action plan on file and written parental permission

Department of Education must issue guidelines for managing students with asthma within 90 days, including training requirements for non-licensed staff on recognizing respiratory distress and administering medications

School districts, employees, nurses, and trained personnel receive liability protection for administering these medications, except in cases of willful or wanton conduct