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HF2489 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Epinephrine access in schools requirements modified.

Related bill: SF2690

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to modify existing requirements regarding the availability and management of epinephrine autoinjectors in Minnesota schools. It aims to ensure that students with severe allergies have immediate access to life-saving medication during the school day.

Main Provisions

  • Individualized Health Plans: Schools are required to work with parents, school staff, and medical professionals to create tailored health plans at the beginning of the school year (or upon a student’s enrollment). These plans dictate how and when a student can access or self-administer their epinephrine, depending on their capability.

  • Possession and Access: Students may be allowed to carry their epinephrine autoinjectors if they are deemed capable. If not, the school must ensure that these are readily accessible close to the student at all times during school hours.

  • School Staff Training: The policy requires the training of school staff to recognize the symptoms of anaphylaxis and to administer an epinephrine autoinjector appropriately.

  • Legal Protections: School staff are provided immunity from liability when administering epinephrine in good faith according to the established plans and policies.

  • Stock Supplies: Schools are allowed to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine autoinjectors, to be used by trained personnel in case of a life-threatening allergic reaction, regardless of whether the affected individual has a personal prescription.

  • Partnerships with Manufacturers: Schools can enter agreements with manufacturers to procure autoinjectors at reduced prices or for free and can accept donations for their supply.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends prior regulations by formalizing the procedure for creating individualized health plans for students who require epinephrine and extends the scope of who may administer these on school grounds.

  • A broader authority is provided for schools and districts to maintain and use stock supplies of epinephrine autoinjectors, enhancing emergency readiness across the state's educational facilities.

Relevant Terms

  • Epinephrine autoinjector
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Allergic reaction
  • Health plan
  • School safety
  • Medical protocol

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
April 01, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toHealth Finance and Policy
April 20, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
April 20, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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