Authorized Use of Epinephrine Auto-injectors and Lifesaving Medications in Schools
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Summary
Amends Section 59-63-95 of the South Carolina Code to expand the authorized use of epinephrine auto-injectors in schools. It now includes the provision and administration of other 'lifesaving medications' (such as opioid antagonists like Narcan) by school nurses and designated personnel. It provides immunity from liability for districts and employees and authorizes the Director of Public Health for DHEC to issue a standing order for these medications schoolwide.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
Food allergy awareness
Requires restaurants to display a notice informing consumers to communicate food allergies to employees and mandates staff communication of such information to management.
Elijah's Law
Elijah's Law
Requires child care facilities to implement emergency preparedness protocols, mandatory staff training, and individualized allergy action plans for children with food allergies.
SAVE Act
Safe Access to Vital Epinephrine (SAVE) Act
Authorizes school districts and private schools to store and administer stock epinephrine to any individual on school premises experiencing anaphylaxis.
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