MS SB2195

School boards must adopt a policy authorizing school nurses or trained employees to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students experiencing anaphylactic reactions, regardless of whether the student has a prescription.

At least one employee at each school must receive training from a registered nurse or licensed physician in administering auto-injectable epinephrine, with refresher training required every two years.

Schools may maintain a stock supply of auto-injectable epinephrine in a secure, accessible location and physicians may prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of the school system or individual school.

State Department of Education must develop guidelines for managing students with life-threatening food allergies by July 1, 2014, and local school boards must implement a management plan and publish it on their websites.

Schools, school boards, health care providers, and training entities are immune from liability for ordinary negligence in administering or failing to administer epinephrine auto-injectors, except in cases of gross, willful, or wanton negligence.