School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act
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Summary
Amends the Public Health Service Act to give federal asthma-grant preference to states that allow trained school personnel to administer epinephrine to students reasonably believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, maintain a supply of epinephrine, and have trained personnel on site. Enacted as Public Law 113-48 on November 13, 2013.
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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Votes & Legislative History
An Act to Provide for the Administration of Epinephrine in Schools
Requires local school boards to adopt policies for the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors to students who may be experiencing anaphylaxis.
An Act to provide for the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine in schools
Authorizes public schools to maintain a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine and train personnel to administer it to students experiencing anaphylaxis.
An Act to Authorize Schools to Maintain a Supply of Epinephrine
Allows public schools to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and provides immunity for trained personnel who administer them in an emergency.
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