Pennsylvania HB1043 updates school health services to allow students to possess and self-administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors.

Pennsylvania HB1043 amends the Public School Code to enhance school health services. It mandates that school entities develop policies allowing children to possess and self-administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors in school settings. The policy must comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and be accessible online. Students must demonstrate competency for self-administration, and parents can opt-out by signing a form. The bill also allows school entities to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for students without personal prescriptions.

Pennsylvania HB1043 updates school health services to allow students to possess and self-administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors.

Pennsylvania HB1043 amends the Public School Code to enhance school health services. It mandates that school entities develop policies allowing children to possess and self-administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors in school settings. The policy must comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and be accessible online. Students must demonstrate competency for self-administration, and parents can opt-out by signing a form. The bill also allows school entities to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for students without personal prescriptions.