EPINEPHRINE USE IN SCHOOLS H.B. 5087: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
House Bill 5087 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Marc Shulman
House Committee: Family and Children Services
Senate Committee: Education
Date Completed: 3-18-04
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. (Anyphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to insect bites, foods, medications, or other substances.)
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.
MCL 380.1179 Legislative Analyst: Claire Layman
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Joe CarrascoAnalysis 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