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NJ S3375
Bill
Status
6/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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School districts must maintain supplies of diazepam nasal spray, midazolam nasal spray, and other approved nasal rescue medications, along with portable oxygen delivery devices, in secure but unlocked locations throughout each school building for seizure emergencies
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School nurses have primary responsibility for administering nasal rescue medication and oxygen, but may designate trained volunteer employees to administer these when the nurse is not physically present at the scene
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Designees must complete standardized training established by the Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Health and the New Jersey School Nurses Association
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Parents or guardians must provide written consent for designees to administer medication, sign liability waivers indemnifying the district, and renew permission each school year
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The Department of Education must reimburse school districts for implementation costs and may accept private or nonprofit contributions to offset state expenses
Legislative Description
Requires school districts to maintain supply of nasal rescue medication and oxygen for seizure emergencies; provides for training of designees to administer nasal rescue medication and oxygen when school nurse is not physical present.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
6/3/2024