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NY S08995
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/21/2020
Primary Sponsor
Shelley Mayer
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AI Summary
- Changes language in Education Law Section 921 from "inject" to "administer" to broaden the scope of medications that trained unlicensed school personnel may handle in emergency situations
- Authorizes school boards, BOCES, and nonpublic schools to have licensed health professionals train unlicensed personnel to administer prescribed glucagon or epinephrine auto injectors when a licensed health professional is unavailable
- Requires written permission from a physician or authorized health care provider and written parental consent before unlicensed personnel may administer these medications
- Training must be provided by a physician or licensed health care professional in a competent manner and completed according to regulations prescribed by the commissioner
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to allowing the administration of prescribed glucagon or epinephrine auto injectors in emergency situations by trained unlicensed school personnel.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
9/21/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules9/21/2020
Full Bill Text
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