- I. A school district shall adopt a policy to and maintain a supply of epinephrine for use in an allergic emergency when a nurse is employed or contracted by the district. The nurse shall determine the quantity and type of medication the school should maintain.
- II. To obtain life-saving allergy medication for a school district, a health care practitioner may prescribe epinephrine in the name of a school district for use in life-saving allergy emergency situations. If epinephrine is used pursuant to this subdivision, the school nurse shall order a replacement within 5 business days.
- III. A pharmacist may dispense epinephrine pursuant to a prescription issued in the name of a school. A school, under the direction of the school nurse, shall maintain a supply of epinephrine for use in accordance with this subdivision.
- IV. A school may enter into an agreement with a manufacturer of epinephrine, third-party suppliers of epinephrine, or health care offices to obtain epinephrine at no charge or at fair-market prices or at reduced prices. A school district may accept gifts, grants or donations from foundations, organizations, or private parties to purchase epinephrine.
- V. Schools shall submit an annual report to the department of education summarizing the supply and use of epinephrine pursuant to this subdivision.
Source. 2024, 12:1, eff. May 14, 2024. 2025, 204:2, eff. July 1, 2025.