Maryland SB219 mandates county boards of education to ensure airway clearing devices are available in public schools and authorizes school personnel.

Maryland SB219 requires each county board of education to establish a policy for obtaining at least one airway clearing device per school. It authorizes school nurses and other school personnel to use these devices in emergency choking situations. The policy must include training on recognizing choking symptoms and using the device. The State Department of Education must develop a standard form for reporting incidents involving the use of these devices. This bill aims to enhance emergency preparedness in public schools.

Maryland SB219 mandates county boards of education to ensure airway clearing devices are available in public schools and authorizes school personnel.

Maryland SB219 requires each county board of education to establish a policy for obtaining at least one airway clearing device per school. It authorizes school nurses and other school personnel to use these devices in emergency choking situations. The policy must include training on recognizing choking symptoms and using the device. The State Department of Education must develop a standard form for reporting incidents involving the use of these devices. This bill aims to enhance emergency preparedness in public schools.