Broadens epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps.
This bill expands the rules for administering epinephrine in New Jersey schools, colleges, and youth camps to help students with severe allergic reactions. It allows school nurses and trained staff to give epinephrine without waiting for specific parental paperwork in emergencies, while also requiring schools to keep a supply of auto-injectors readily available. The law clarifies that athletic trainers can legally administer epinephrine without violating licensing rules and ensures students are transported to hospitals after treatment even if symptoms improve. Schools must still maintain written policies for storing and using these medications, with backup doses kept on hand for unexpected situations.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Vin Gopal
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