MS HB267

Requires every school building, central administrative office, and cafeteria in Mississippi public school districts to have at least one epinephrine auto-injector and one AED stored in a secure, easily accessible location.

Mandates each school district adopt a policy for maintenance, storage, administration, and disposal of epinephrine auto-injectors and AEDs, with trained designees authorized to administer these devices during emergencies.

Establishes that only licensed medical professionals or school personnel trained by licensed medical professionals may administer epinephrine auto-injectors or use AEDs for anaphylaxis or cardiac arrest.

Requires the State Department of Health to establish guidelines for district policies and adopt rules regarding inventory management, expiration dates, equipment testing, and required training hours for personnel.

Provides liability protection for licensed medical professionals, trained designees, and physicians prescribing epinephrine when acting in good faith under this act, excluding willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness.

Effective date: July 1, 2020.