HB32 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2019
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 lets K-12 students carry and self-administer a single-dose epinephrine autoinjector and requires schools to implement an anaphylaxis preparedness program with trained staff and on-campus epinephrine.
What This Bill Does
It amends sections 16-1-39 and 16-1-48 to allow a student to possess and self-administer single-dose autoinjectable epinephrine, defined as an approved medication for self-administration. It requires the development and implementation of an anaphylaxis preparedness program at each public school, including a three-level prevention approach, on-campus premeasured epinephrine, and training for staff and unlicensed personnel. It also provides immunity from liability for schools, employees, and physicians involved, and ties the on-campus epinephrine supply to state funding; the act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Students, including those with chronic conditions or severe allergies, who may carry and self-administer single-dose epinephrine at school under the program.
School personnel (nurses and trained staff) and the school system, who must implement the program, store the epinephrine, train others, and are granted liability immunity for actions under the program.

Key Provisions
Single dose autoinjectable epinephrine is an approved medication that may be carried by a student and self-administered according to prescriber orders.
Anaphylaxis preparedness program must be developed and implemented, including three levels of prevention, on-campus epinephrine supply, staff training (online or in person), emergency procedures, and liability immunity for schools and trained personnel, with funding required to enforce the supply.

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Subjects: Education