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SF2690 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Requirements modification for access to epinephrine in schools

Related bill: HF2489

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill focuses on updating the requirements and policies for the access and administration of epinephrine autoinjectors in Minnesota schools. These changes aim to improve the management of life-threatening allergic reactions in educational settings.

Main Provisions

  • Individual Health Plans: Schools must work with students, parents, and medical professionals to create written health plans for students prescribed epinephrine autoinjectors. These plans will determine whether a student can carry their own autoinjectors or if they need immediate school access.
  • Implementation and Training: Schools must identify staff responsible for recognizing anaphylaxis and administering epinephrine when needed. Training needs related to these actions are part of the mandate.
  • Liability and Immunity: Schools, districts, and their employees are immune from liability for acts made in good faith when implementing these requirements.
  • Model Policies and Forms: The commissioners of education or health may develop policies and form templates for schools to use, consistent with both federal requirements and the specific needs of students with severe allergies.
  • Stock Supply: Schools and districts are allowed to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine autoinjectors for emergencies and can arrange to buy these devices at reduced prices or receive donations from manufacturers or third parties.

Significant Changes

  • Schools are explicitly permitted to store and administer epinephrine autoinjectors to anyone experiencing anaphylaxis, even without a prescription. This does not constitute the practice of medicine.
  • Both registered and licensed practical nurses have explicit permission to use epinephrine autoinjectors in response to specific protocols, even if the protocols do not reference individual patients.
  • The bill emphasizes the need for close proximity of epinephrine autoinjectors to students and the necessity for written consent and communication between healthcare providers and schools.
  • New provisions allow schools to enter into agreements for acquiring epinephrine autoinjectors at fair, free, or reduced rates.

Relevant Terms

epinephrine autoinjector, anaphylaxis, allergic reaction, health plan, student health, school nurse, liability immunity, individualized education plan (IEP), section 504 plan, training, access to medication.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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