EPINEPHRINE USE IN SCHOOLS
House Bill 5087
Sponsor: Rep. Marc Shulman
Committee: Family and Children Services
Complete to 1-14-04
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5087 AS INTRODUCED 9-25-03
Under the Revised School Code, a student of a public or nonpublic school may possess and use a metered dose inhaler or a dry powder inhaler to alleviate or prevent the onset of asthmatic symptoms while in school, on school-sponsored transportation, or at any activity sponsored by or in which the student’s school is participating, provided certain conditions are met.
The bill would similarly permit a student to possess and use an epinephrine auto-injector or epinephrine inhaler to treat anaphylaxis.
MCL 380.1179
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.