Hawaii SB2612 provides liability protections for school personnel administering medication to students.

Hawaii SB2612 amends the administration of medication in schools by clarifying that school health assistants and trained public school employees can administer oral, nasal, topical, and emergency premeasured medication to students. This bill ensures that such personnel are immune from civil or criminal liability, except in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional misconduct. The bill emphasizes the importance of medication for students with disabilities to ensure their regular attendance and full participation in educational activities.

Hawaii SB2612 provides liability protections for school personnel administering medication to students.

Hawaii SB2612 amends the administration of medication in schools by clarifying that school health assistants and trained public school employees can administer oral, nasal, topical, and emergency premeasured medication to students. This bill ensures that such personnel are immune from civil or criminal liability, except in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional misconduct. The bill emphasizes the importance of medication for students with disabilities to ensure their regular attendance and full participation in educational activities.