"School Medication Administration Regulations"
105 CMR 210.000: The Administration of Prescription Medications in Public and Private Schools
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Allows school nurses to delegate the administration of epinephrine to trained unlicensed staff and permits schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine for use in life-threatening emergencies for any student.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Patients who rely on timely access to emergency epinephrine.
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Votes & Legislative History
Public Access to Epinephrine
Public Access to Epinephrine Act
Allows authorized entities, including camps and sports venues, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergency use on individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis.
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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