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NJ S3728
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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New Jersey 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 school buildings for seizure emergencies.
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School nurses have primary responsibility for administering nasal rescue medications and oxygen, but may designate trained volunteer employees to administer these when the nurse is not physically present at a seizure emergency.
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Designees must complete standardized training protocols 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 school district, and renew permission each school year.
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The Department of Education must reimburse school districts for implementation costs, and the bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.
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 physically present.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
3/5/2026