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OK SB331

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Hines

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Emerson Kate Cole Act" requiring school employees to call 911 as soon as possible whenever Epinephrine is administered to a student experiencing an anaphylactic reaction

  • Mandates schools notify parents or legal guardians as soon as possible when a student experiences a possible allergic reaction

  • Requires annual training for teachers and school employees who are directly responsible for students, covering food allergies, recognizing anaphylaxis, and how to administer Epinephrine

  • Training must be completed before the school year begins or upon hiring, with documentation retained in personnel files; training may be provided online or in person by school nurses or recognized food allergy programs

  • Effective July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect 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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