Utah School Stock Albuterol Law (HB 344, 2019)
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Summary
Utah House Bill 344 (2019), codified at Utah Code §26B-4-409, authorizes schools to stock albuterol and allows trained 'qualified adults' to administer it to students perceived to be in respiratory distress, with pharmacist dispensing under a standing order and good-faith immunity under §26B-4-401 et seq.
Legislative Intent
Allow schools to maintain a stock supply of albuterol so that any student experiencing sudden respiratory distress during the school day can receive emergency asthma rescue medication quickly, even if the student does not have their own prescribed inhaler available.
Key Provisions
Authorizes Utah public and charter schools to stock a supply of albuterol (asthma rescue medication) to administer to students perceived to be in respiratory distress during the school day or at school-sponsored events. Requires administration only by a 'qualified adult' who has completed the training program established under Utah Code §26B-4-407. Allows a licensed pharmacist to dispense stock albuterol to a school under a standing order issued pursuant to UCA §26B-4-409. Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for qualified adults and others acting in good faith under Utah Code §26B-4-401 et seq. Requires observation of the student by a responsible adult after administration and proper disposal of expired or empty stock per manufacturer instructions.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Children and adults living with asthma.
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Legislative History & Resources
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