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OK HB2700

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hickman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 70 O.S. 2011, Section 1-116.3 to allow school districts to amend policies regarding self-administration of asthma and anaphylaxis medications by students.

  • Permits school nurses or trained school employees to administer Epinephrine injectors to students experiencing anaphylaxis without a health care provider order, with liability protection for school districts and employees.

  • Allows licensed physicians to write prescriptions for Epinephrine injectors to be maintained at school sites, with each school maintaining a minimum of two injectors in a secure location.

  • Requires school districts to inform parents in writing about the school's ability to administer emergency medications and maintain liability protections for the school.

  • Effective November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Schools; permitting school nurses to administer Epinephrine injectors to students; effective date.

Education - Common

Last Action

Title restored

5/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Common Education2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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