HB3454

Illinois HB3454 regulates the use of FDA-approved epinephrine delivery devices and asthma medication in schools and other educational settings.

Illinois HB3454 mandates that schools develop and adopt asthma episode emergency response protocols. It allows school nurses and trained personnel to administer FDA-approved epinephrine delivery devices and asthma medication to students and others in schools, camps, and after-school care programs. The bill also requires training for personnel on recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis, opioid overdoses, and respiratory distress. It limits liability for schools, personnel, and prescribers, except in cases of willful and wanton conduct.