SB270 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Education, Kyle Graddy Act, administration of single dose autoinjectable epinephrine on K-12 school campuses by students and pursuant to anaphylaxis preparedness program provided, Secs. 16-1-39, 16-1-48 am'd

Summary

The Kyle Graddy Act would let K-12 students carry and self-administer single-dose autoinjectable epinephrine on campus and strengthen the school's plan for handling severe allergic reactions.

What This Bill Does

It names the existing self-administration of medications law and the anaphylaxis preparedness program as the Kyle Graddy Act. It explicitly allows a student to possess and self-administer single-dose autoinjectable epinephrine on school property or at school events, under medical orders. It defines single-dose autoinjectable epinephrine and requires schools to follow the current medication self-administration framework, including required forms and medical authorization. It also requires a state-developed anaphylaxis preparedness program with staff training and provides liability protections for schools and trained personnel, with state funding needed to enforce campus epinephrine supplies.

Who It Affects

• Students in public and nonpublic K-12 schools who would be allowed to possess and self-administer single-dose autoinjectable epinephrine on campus under the medical orders of a prescriber.
• School staff, including nurses and unlicensed personnel who complete the mandated anaphylaxis training, who would be authorized to administer epinephrine and would receive immunity from liability under the act.

Key Provisions

• The act names the combined self-administration of medications law and the anaphylaxis preparedness program as the Kyle Graddy Act.
• It allows a student to possess and self-administer single-dose autoinjectable epinephrine on school property or at school-sponsored events, pursuant to a prescriber's orders.
• Single-dose autoinjectable epinephrine is defined and treated as an approved medication for self-administration under the Act.
• The State Department of Education must develop anaphylaxis preparedness program with three levels of prevention led by licensed school nurses, and schools may work with physicians to establish emergency protocols, including on-campus supplies and training for staff and unlicensed personnel.
• The program may provide trained staff or nurses to administer epinephrine, with training covering recognition, storage/administration procedures, and emergency follow-up; a supply of premeasured epinephrine on each campus is contemplated, funded by the state.
• There is liability immunity for schools, employees, and trained personnel for actions taken under this act, and the act specifies it does not modify the Alabama Medical Liability Act; funding is required for enforcement of the on-campus supply.
• The act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

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Subjects

Education