Expands approved forms of single-dose epinephrine for use in schools and authorized entities.

This bill amends Alabama law to expand the types of approved epinephrine that can be carried and self-administered by students, and stocked and administered by schools, authorized entities, and certain staff members. It allows for any Food and Drug Administration approved form of single-dose premeasured epinephrine to be used to prevent or treat a life-threatening allergic reaction. The bill also includes provisions for training, immunity from liability, and the storage and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors.

Expands approved forms of single-dose epinephrine for use in schools and authorized entities.

This bill amends Alabama law to expand the types of approved epinephrine that can be carried and self-administered by students, and stocked and administered by schools, authorized entities, and certain staff members. It allows for any Food and Drug Administration approved form of single-dose premeasured epinephrine to be used to prevent or treat a life-threatening allergic reaction. The bill also includes provisions for training, immunity from liability, and the storage and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors.