MS HB1466

Requires all public schools to maintain epinephrine auto-injectors in each educational building, central administrative office, and cafeteria in secure, easily accessible locations for emergency anaphylaxis treatment.

Each school district must adopt a policy for maintenance, storage, administration, and disposal of epinephrine auto-injectors, designating a licensed medical professional to oversee training and distribution to trained designees.

Only licensed medical professionals or school personnel trained by licensed medical professionals are authorized to administer epinephrine auto-injectors in emergency anaphylaxis situations on school property or at school-sponsored events.

Trained designees must be at least 18 years old, have responsibility for students, and complete standardized training established by a licensed medical professional according to State Department of Health guidelines.

State Department of Health shall adopt rules establishing the number of auto-injectors required per school, inventory check procedures, and mandatory training requirements for personnel administering epinephrine; effective July 1, 2020.