New York S01269 allows schools to use airway clearance devices and mandates training for school employees.

New York S01269 amends the education law to permit the use of airway clearance devices in schools. These devices are portable medical tools that use suction to clear airway blockages during choking emergencies. The bill also requires schools to develop policies for using these devices and mandates training for school nurses and employees in airway management and device use. Training costs may be reimbursed by the school board. The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law.

New York S01269 allows schools to use airway clearance devices and mandates training for school employees.

New York S01269 amends the education law to permit the use of airway clearance devices in schools. These devices are portable medical tools that use suction to clear airway blockages during choking emergencies. The bill also requires schools to develop policies for using these devices and mandates training for school nurses and employees in airway management and device use. Training costs may be reimbursed by the school board. The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law.