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OK SB331

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Hines

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Emerson Kate Cole Act" amending Oklahoma school medication policies to address allergic reactions and respiratory distress in students.

  • Requires school districts that stock Epinephrine injectors or inhalers to establish policies allowing trained school nurses and employees to administer these medications to students experiencing anaphylactic reactions or respiratory distress with parent/guardian permission.

  • Mandates school employees call 911 immediately if Epinephrine is administered to a student and notify parents or legal guardians of any possible allergic reaction as soon as possible.

  • Requires annual training for teachers and school employees directly responsible for students on food allergies, recognizing anaphylaxis, and administering Epinephrine, completed before the school year begins or upon hiring, with documentation retained in personnel files.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Schools; creating the Emerson Kate Cole Act; requiring a school employee to call 911 if Epinephrine is administered to a student; requiring certain training. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

HAs read

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Common Education4/1/2025
Education Oversight4/1/2025
Education2/4/2025

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