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MS HB1145

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Linda Whittington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Mississippi Asthma and Anaphylaxis Child Safety Act" to allow students to self-administer prescription asthma and anaphylaxis medications at school with parental authorization, physician statement, and liability waiver.

  • Requires school districts to adopt policies authorizing school nurses or trained employees to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students experiencing anaphylactic reactions, whether or not the student has a prescription.

  • Mandates schools maintain supplies of auto-injectable epinephrine in secure, accessible locations and ensure at least one employee per school receives training in epinephrine administration from a registered nurse or physician.

  • Requires State Department of Education to mandate public school districts maintain Individual Health Plans for children with asthma, anaphylaxis, or other life-threatening diseases; implement emergency protocols; and provide staff training on asthma and anaphylaxis management.

  • Provides civil liability immunity for school employees, physicians, and school districts who administer auto-injectable epinephrine in good faith unless actions constitute willful, wanton misconduct, or gross negligence; repeals prior asthma medication self-administration statute.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Asthma and Anaphylaxis Child Safety Act; enact.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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