SB2837 allows Illinois schools to manage asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies by authorizing self-administration and self-carry of asthma medication.
SB2837 amends the Illinois School Code to enhance asthma and anaphylaxis management in schools. It allows pupils with asthma to self-administer and self-carry their asthma medication and epinephrine injectors under certain conditions. Schools can maintain supplies of undesignated asthma medication and epinephrine injectors, and staff can administer these medications to students or others experiencing symptoms.
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