New York A10320 allows schools to use airway clearance devices and mandates training for school employees.

New York A10320 amends the education law to permit the use of airway clearance devices in schools. These devices, which are portable medical tools for removing airway blockages during choking emergencies, must be registered with the FDA. Schools that acquire these devices must create policies for their use by school nurses and employees. The bill also requires schools to provide training for designated staff in airway management and device operation. Schools using these devices will not be liable for damages from their use in emergency situations, except as outlined in the public health law.

New York A10320 allows schools to use airway clearance devices and mandates training for school employees.

New York A10320 amends the education law to permit the use of airway clearance devices in schools. These devices, which are portable medical tools for removing airway blockages during choking emergencies, must be registered with the FDA. Schools that acquire these devices must create policies for their use by school nurses and employees. The bill also requires schools to provide training for designated staff in airway management and device operation. Schools using these devices will not be liable for damages from their use in emergency situations, except as outlined in the public health law.