SB412 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Paul BussmanTom WhatleyMark Slade Blackwell

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Kyle Grady Act, possession and self-administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by students permitted, Sec. 16-1-39 am'd

Summary

The Kyle Grady Act allows students to possess and self-administer auto-injectable epinephrine at school with proper authorization.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the self-administration of medications law to explicitly include auto-injectable epinephrine. It requires specific documents from parents and doctors, defines auto-injectable epinephrine, and requires these papers to be kept on file at the school. It grants liability immunity to schools and staff and lets students carry and self-administer the medication on school property or at school events for the school year, with renewal possible if requirements are met. It becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Students who need auto-injectable epinephrine and their parents/guardians, who would be allowed to carry and self-administer the medication at school if authorized.
• Schools and school districts (and nonpublic schools) and their staff (nurses, administrators) who oversee the program, maintain the required documents, and receive liability protections.

Key Provisions

• Designates the act as the Kyle Grady Act.
• Amends Section 16-1-39 to permit possession and self-administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by students.
• Provides a definition of auto-injectable epinephrine as a disposable, portable device with a premeasured dose for life-threatening allergic reactions.
• Requires parent/guardian authorization, a liability indemnity agreement, and a medical authorization with physician signature, administration instructions, dosage, frequency, and duration.
• Requires related documents to be kept on file at the school and grants liability immunity to schools and staff.
• Permits self-administration and possession of approved medications by the student on school property or at school events for the school year, with potential renewal.
• Prohibits possession of controlled substances under this section.
• Becomes effective immediately upon governor’s approval.

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Subjects

Education