Requires school districts to maintain supply of nasal rescue medication and oxygen for seizure emergencies; provides for training of designees to administer nasal rescue medication and oxygen when school nurse is not physical present.
This bill requires New Jersey school districts to maintain nasal rescue medication (like diazepam or midazolam nasal spray) and portable oxygen devices in secure, accessible locations throughout all school buildings. It directly affects students with seizure conditions (who have a seizure action plan), school nurses, and designated school staff trained to administer these treatments during emergencies when the nurse isn't present. Key provisions mandate parental written consent, liability waivers, and standardized training protocols developed by the Department of Education and Health. The state will reimburse school districts for related costs, with training materials distributed annually to schools.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 12, 2024
Last action Sep 12, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
lower
3 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Al Barlas
RRepublican
P
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
P
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
Co
Avi Schnall
DDemocratic
Co
Rosy Bagolie
DDemocratic
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