Hawaii SB531 allows students to self-administer medication for asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses, and permits.

Hawaii SB531 amends state statutes to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. The bill also permits school employees and agents to administer emergency medication, including epinephrine, glucagon, seizure rescue medication, and inhalers. Schools may maintain a stock supply of bronchodilators for emergency use. The bill requires parental consent and medical orders for self-administration and mandates training for school staff who administer medication.

Hawaii SB531 allows students to self-administer medication for asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses, and permits.

Hawaii SB531 amends state statutes to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. The bill also permits school employees and agents to administer emergency medication, including epinephrine, glucagon, seizure rescue medication, and inhalers. Schools may maintain a stock supply of bronchodilators for emergency use. The bill requires parental consent and medical orders for self-administration and mandates training for school staff who administer medication.