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MS SB2743
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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