REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO HAVE AVAILABLE STAFF TRAINED IN EPINEPHRINE ADMINISTRATION.

This Senate Resolution (SR 204) requests Hawaii's Department of Education to create a pilot program in public and charter schools, requiring staff trained in epinephrine administration for severe allergic reactions. It specifies that each school must have at least one trained staff member per 100 students or per accessible building floor, and display clear signs about anaphylaxis symptoms and treatment. The resolution is non-binding and requires a report on the pilot's findings to the legislature by early 2026. It directly affects Hawaii public and charter schools, aiming to improve emergency response for students/staff with life-threatening allergies.