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PA HB1043
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Arvind Venkat
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of epinephrine devices in the Public School Code from "auto-injectors" to "epinephrine delivery systems," covering any FDA-approved device containing a premeasured dose of epinephrine for treating life-threatening allergic reactions.
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Requires school entities to develop written policies allowing students to possess and self-administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine delivery systems after demonstrating competency to the school nurse.
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Authorizes trained school employees to provide or administer epinephrine delivery systems to students experiencing anaphylactic reactions, with schools permitted to maintain a supply in secure locations.
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Extends civil immunity protections to school bus drivers and school crossing guards who administer epinephrine delivery systems after completing Department of Health training and following applicable school policies.
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Department of Health must develop and implement training programs within 90 days; the act takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
In school health services, further providing for definitions, for possession and use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, for school access to emergency epinephrine and for administration of epinephrine auto-injectors by school bus drivers and school crossing guards.
Last Action
Laid on the table
11/18/2025