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MA S363
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barry Finegold
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AI Summary
- Trained school staff would be permitted to administer glucagon to students experiencing severe hypoglycemia when a school nurse is not available, following the student's Diabetes Medical Management Plan or health provider's orders
- Written parental or guardian consent is required before school staff can administer emergency glucagon to a student
- School staff who administer glucagon in good faith are protected from civil liability and disciplinary action, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct
- Non-nurse staff administering glucagon would not be considered to be practicing nursing, and participation in training must be voluntary
- Department of Public Health must promulgate regulations governing emergency glucagon administration within 180 days of enactment
Legislative Description
Increasing access to emergency diabetes management medication
Last Action
Accompanied S342
9/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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