Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency under certain circumstances.
This bill permits school bus drivers in New Jersey to administer epinephrine to students experiencing anaphylaxis emergencies under specific conditions. It requires written parental authorization, physician orders confirming the student's need for epinephrine, and a signed liability waiver from parents acknowledging no legal recourse against the school or driver. School bus drivers must complete standardized training approved by the Department of Health before acting as delegates. The policy directly affects students with documented anaphylaxis, their families, school districts, nonpublic schools, and bus contractors. It also provides legal protection for all parties involved, barring willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michele Matsikoudis
RRepublican
P
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
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