Allows epinephrine nasal spray in addition to auto-injectors in North Carolina schools.

This bill allows the use of epinephrine nasal spray in addition to auto-injectors in North Carolina schools. It mandates that local boards of education provide a supply of emergency epinephrine auto-injectors on school property for use by trained personnel. Students with asthma or anaphylactic reactions can possess and self-administer their medication. The bill also requires schools to develop an emergency action plan for epinephrine use and mandates training for school personnel. It is effective starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Allows epinephrine nasal spray in addition to auto-injectors in North Carolina schools.

This bill allows the use of epinephrine nasal spray in addition to auto-injectors in North Carolina schools. It mandates that local boards of education provide a supply of emergency epinephrine auto-injectors on school property for use by trained personnel. Students with asthma or anaphylactic reactions can possess and self-administer their medication. The bill also requires schools to develop an emergency action plan for epinephrine use and mandates training for school personnel. It is effective starting with the 2025-2026 school year.