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TX SB1374

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Juan Hinojosa

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "epinephrine medication" in schools beyond auto-injectors to include epinephrine nasal spray and other medications designated by the Health and Human Services Commission for treating anaphylaxis

  • Allows the commissioner of state health services or chief medical executive of the Department of State Health Services to issue statewide standing orders prescribing epinephrine medication to school districts, charter schools, and private schools

  • Permits regional public health directors or local health authorities to issue standing orders for epinephrine medication if a statewide order has not been issued within 30 days of the school year beginning

  • Modifies the requirement for trained personnel to be present from "all hours the campus is open" to "regular school hours"

  • Requires prescription orders to specify the quantity and types of epinephrine medication, and maintains immunity from civil and criminal liability for good faith actions related to administering epinephrine medication

Legislative Description

Relating to the administration of epinephrine medication by public and private schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-163/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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