EPINEPHRINE USE IN SCHOOLS H.B. 5087 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 5087 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Representative Marc Shulman
House Committee: Family and Children Services
Senate Committee: Education
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Revised School Code to permit students in public or nonpublic schools to possess and use an epinephrine auto-injector or epinephrine inhaler to treat anaphylaxis at school, on school-sponsored transportation, and at school-sponsored events; and require schools to have an emergency care plan for pupils carrying an epinephrine injector or inhaler or an asthma inhaler.
Currently, a student may possess and use a metered dose inhaler or dry powder inhaler to treat or prevent asthmatic symptoms, if the student has written approval from his or her physician and, if the student is a minor, from his or her parent or legal guardian. A school district may request a student's parent or guardian to provide an extra inhaler to designated school personnel for use in an emergency. A principal who is aware that a pupil possesses an inhaler must notify each of the student's teachers of that fact. Under the bill, these provisions also would apply to epinephrine auto-injectors and inhalers.
In addition, a school would have to have on file a written emergency care plan for a pupil carrying an epinephrine injector or inhaler or an asthma inhaler. The plan would have to contain specific instructions for the pupil's needs, be prepared by a State-licensed physician in collaboration with the pupil and the pupil's parent or legal guardian, and be updated as necessary for changing circumstances.
(Anyphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to insect bites, foods, medications, or other substances.)
MCL 380.1179 Legislative Analyst: Claire Layman
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 3-26-04
Fiscal Analyst: Joe Carrasco
floor\hb5087 (S-1) Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb5087/0304