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NJ A4548
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Bergen
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Permits glucagon administration in school buildings, facilities, school buses, and during off-site activities such as field trips.
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Requires school employees to call 911 immediately after administering glucagon and notify the school nurse and the student's parent or guardian.
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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