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MA H673
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ted Philips
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AI Summary
- Trained school staff may administer emergency glucagon to students experiencing severe hypoglycemia when a nurse is not available, following the student's Diabetes Medical Management Plan or health provider's orders
- Written parental or guardian permission is required before school staff can administer glucagon to a student
- School staff who administer glucagon in good faith are protected from liability and disciplinary action, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct
- Non-nurse staff who administer glucagon are not considered to be practicing nursing, and all trained staff must volunteer for the training
- Department of Public Health must issue regulations governing emergency glucagon administration within 180 days of enactment
Legislative Description
Improving student access to life saving treatments
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
7/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2025
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