To mandate that public schools must have at least two staffers who are trained in the administration of an epinephrine auto injector, and at least two of these “epi-pens” on site. This is a syringe prefilled with epinephrine which is used to treat anaphylactic reactions. This bill and House Bill 4352 extend legal immunity to school districts, boards, officials, staff and pharmacists for harm arising from use of the devices, except for gross negligence.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To give school board members and officers immunity from liability in lawsuits that arise due to harm caused by use of these injectors.

To impose the mandate beginning with the 2014-2015 school year.

To require school districts to try to get funding to comply with the mandate from private donations or from another level of government (such as federal), but authorize state funding if other sources are not forthcoming, and require the legislature to appropriate money for this.

To mandate that public schools must have at least two staffers who are trained in the administration of an epinephrine auto injector, and at least two of these “epi-pens” on site. This is a syringe prefilled with epinephrine which is used to treat anaphylactic reactions. This bill and House Bill 4352 extend legal immunity to school districts, boards, officials, staff and pharmacists for harm arising from use of the devices, except for gross negligence.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.