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School Access to Emergency Epinephrine

Pennsylvania Act 195 of 2014 2014

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Source AgencyPennsylvania Department of Health
Last Updated2026-09-24
Last Verified2026-09-24
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Last checked: 2026-08-09 Confidence: 100/100 approved

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Summary

Allows school entities to train employees in the recognition of anaphylaxis and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors to students.

Key Provisions

Physician/NP prescribes; nurse/staff/student administer to students. No training requirements outlined.

Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It

Core Patient Populations

[object Object] School Policy

School-age children with allergies and asthma, plus school staff.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session2013-2014 Session

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Legislative History & Resources

Legislative HistorySigned into law October 31, 2014

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Epinephrine AccessPending
In Progress
Checked 11/7/2026 Source Active Education

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.

North Carolina H.B. 397 / S.B. 752
Official Government Source
Official Government Source
Signed Into Law
Epinephrine AccessEnacted
Signed into Law
Checked 11/7/2026 Link Unconfirmed Education

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.

New York 2026/002
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Official Government Source
Signed Into Law
AnaphylaxisEnacted
Signed into Law
Checked 11/7/2026 Source Active Education

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.

Arkansas Act 851 of 2019
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