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NJ A4548

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Bergen

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires New Jersey public school districts to obtain and maintain a standing order of ready-to-use undesignated glucagon rescue therapy for treating severe hypoglycemia in diabetic students.

  • Authorizes school nurses and designated school employees to administer undesignated glucagon when a student's prescribed glucagon is unavailable or expired, provided administration is permitted in the student's individualized emergency health care plan.

  • Permits glucagon administration in school buildings, facilities, school buses, and during off-site activities such as field trips.

  • Requires school employees to call 911 immediately after administering glucagon and notify the school nurse and the student's parent or guardian.

  • Provides liability protection for school employees acting in good faith when administering glucagon, excluding cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness.

Legislative Description

Concerns administration of ready-to-use undesignated glucagon rescue therapy in public schools.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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