Florida Short-acting Bronchodilator Use in Schools (HB 883)
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Summary
Authorizes Florida public schools to stock short-acting bronchodilators (albuterol) and trained personnel to administer them to students in respiratory distress.
Full Description
Florida HB 883 (2024 Regular Session), the 'Short-acting Bronchodilator Use in Schools' act, authorizes public schools to maintain a stock supply of short-acting bronchodilator medication and permits trained school personnel to administer it to a student believed to be experiencing respiratory distress, with standing order and training requirements.
Key Provisions
Schools may stock short-acting bronchodilators; trained personnel may administer in respiratory distress; standing order required; immunity provisions.
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
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.
Relating to the administration of medication for respiratory distress to a person at a school campus or school-sponsored activity
Authorizes school nurses and trained employees to administer medication for respiratory distress to any person on school property or at school activities.
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