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MS HB315

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Mississippi Asthma and Anaphylaxis Child Safety Act" to permit students with asthma and anaphylaxis to self-administer prescribed medications while on school property, during school-provided transportation, or at school-related events.

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

  • Allows schools to maintain a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine in secure, easily accessible locations with prescriptions issued by licensed physicians, and requires at least one employee per school to receive training from a registered nurse or physician in administering epinephrine.

  • Mandates that school districts implement asthma management protocols including current school asthma plans for all children with asthma, emergency protocols, staff training on asthma management, school health assessments, and wellness policies addressing air quality and exposure to asthma triggers.

  • Provides civil liability immunity for school employees trained in epinephrine administration, physicians prescribing epinephrine, and school districts that obtain auto-injectable epinephrine in good faith, except in cases of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Asthma and Anaphylaxis Child Safety Act; enact.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/17/2014
Public Health and Human Services1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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