Appropriation; State Department of Health to provide epi-pens and AEDs in community colleges, universities and schools.

HB 337 appropriates $4,724,819 from the state general fund to provide epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) and AEDs (defibrillators) to all public schools, community colleges, and universities in Mississippi for the 2026 fiscal year. The funding will cover every educational building and designated locations, ensuring these life-saving devices are available for emergencies like severe allergic reactions or cardiac incidents. This bill directly affects students, staff, and faculty across all public educational institutions by mandating equipment access. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2025, and is funded through the State Department of Health.