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MS SB2743

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Mississippi Asthma and Anaphylaxis Child Safety Act" requiring school districts to adopt policies permitting self-administration of asthma and anaphylaxis medication by students with prescriptions and parental authorization.

  • Requires schools to maintain supplies of auto-injectable epinephrine in secure locations and train at least one employee at each school in epinephrine administration under standing orders from a licensed physician.

  • Mandates school districts implement individual health plans (IHP), emergency protocols for asthma and anaphylaxis, staff training on medication management, and annual air quality assessments in school buildings.

  • Grants civil liability immunity to school employees trained in epinephrine administration who administer it in good faith to students experiencing anaphylaxis, as well as immunity to physicians, school districts, and training providers.

  • Repeals Section 41-79-31 regarding asthma medication self-administration at school and sets the act to expire on July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

"Mississippi Asthma and Anaphylaxis Child Safety Act"; enact.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services2/20/2013
Public Health and Welfare1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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