MI HB5379

Pupils in public and nonpublic schools may possess and use metered dose inhalers or dry powder inhalers for asthma relief at school, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored activities with written approval from a physician and parent/guardian.

Pupils may possess and use epinephrine auto-injectors or inhalers to treat anaphylaxis at school and school events with written physician approval and parent/guardian consent, plus a written emergency care plan on file.

Pupils may possess and use FDA-approved over-the-counter topical substances (sunscreen, antimicrobial products, pain relievers, psoriasis/eczema treatments) at school with parental written approval for minors.

Schools must notify classroom teachers when a pupil possesses inhalers, epinephrine auto-injectors, or topical substances under this section.

Schools and their employees are immune from civil liability for reasonable decisions to prohibit or permit pupil use of these medical items based on good faith compliance with required conditions.