Standing Order for Albuterol in K-12 Schools Act - Washington
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Summary
Washington law (HB 2360) creating a statewide standing order through the Department of Health for albuterol in K-12 schools, allowing schools to maintain and administer stock albuterol inhalers for students experiencing asthma symptoms.
Full Description
Washington HB 2360, the Standing Order for Albuterol in K-12 Schools Act, was signed into law in 2025. The bill establishes a statewide standing order through the Department of Health (DOH) for albuterol in K-12 schools, allowing school districts and private schools to maintain a supply of albuterol aerosol, powder, or solution for use in emergency asthma treatment. Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, public and private schools may maintain a supply of albuterol. The bill also clarifies that school employees who do not wish to manage albuterol can submit a written refusal without facing negative employment consequences. Washington joins the growing number of states with stock albuterol laws.
Key Provisions
Creates a statewide standing order for albuterol through the DOH; allows public and private schools to stock albuterol inhalers; beginning 2027-28 school year, schools may maintain albuterol supply; protects school employees who choose not to participate; expands access to emergency asthma treatment in schools.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Children and adults living with asthma.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
Alex's Law
Prescription Asthma Inhalers and Auto-Injectable Epinephrine in Schools
Authorizes schools to stock epinephrine and albuterol inhalers and allows students to self-carry and self-administer these medications with proper documentation.
Alex's Law
Student Self-Carry and Administration
Allows students to carry and self-administer life-saving medication on school premises, school buses, and during school activities with proper medical and parental authorization.
School Stocking Law
School Epinephrine and Albuterol Stocking
Permits schools to stock and administer emergency epinephrine and albuterol, requiring training for designated personnel and established emergency protocols.
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