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NY S08995

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/21/2020

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Mayer

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

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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