SB331

Oklahoma SB331 creates the Emerson Kate Cole Act, requiring school employees to call 911 if Epinephrine is administered to a student and mandates.

Oklahoma SB331, known as the Emerson Kate Cole Act, updates school medication policies to require school employees to call 911 if Epinephrine is administered to a student. It mandates that school districts maintain Epinephrine injectors or inhalers with spacers or holding chambers at school sites. The act also requires annual training for teachers and school employees on topics such as food allergies, recognizing anaphylaxis, and administering medication. Additionally, it includes provisions for notifying parents or legal guardians if a student experiences a possible allergic reaction.