Stock Inhaler in Schools Act (Arizona)
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Summary
Authorizes Arizona school districts and charter schools to procure, stock, and administer albuterol sulfate inhalers to any student experiencing respiratory distress.
Full Description
Arizona Revised Statute § 15-158 (enacted via HB 2208 in 2017) allows each school district and charter school to stock albuterol sulfate inhalers and permits trained personnel to administer them to a student experiencing respiratory distress. Implementing rules are set out in Ariz. Admin. Code § R7-2-810.
Key Provisions
Schools may stock and administer albuterol sulfate; trained personnel authorized to administer; immunity provisions for trained responders; implemented via AAC R7-2-810.
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
Needle-Free Epinephrine Bill
Use of Epinephrine Nasal Spray in Schools
Proposed legislation to expand the definition of 'epinephrine delivery systems' in schools to include nasal sprays and other needle-free products.
NYC Epinephrine Mandate
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring schools and child care programs to stock epinephrine devices
Requires NYC Department of Education schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and regulated child care programs to stock epinephrine devices.
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.
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