Rhode Island H7617 allows schools and buses to use epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergencies.

Rhode Island H7617 amends school health policies to allow the use of epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for treating anaphylaxis in schools and on buses. The bill ensures that school personnel are not liable for ordinary negligence in administering epinephrine. It also mandates that schools provide training for bus drivers and monitors in epinephrine administration and requires parental consent for epinephrine use. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7617 allows schools and buses to use epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergencies.

Rhode Island H7617 amends school health policies to allow the use of epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for treating anaphylaxis in schools and on buses. The bill ensures that school personnel are not liable for ordinary negligence in administering epinephrine. It also mandates that schools provide training for bus drivers and monitors in epinephrine administration and requires parental consent for epinephrine use. The act takes effect upon passage.