School Health Amendments

HB 529 updates Utah law to expand access to asthma medication (stock albuterol) in schools during emergencies. It allows trained school staff (teachers or employees who complete certification) to administer albuterol to students showing asthma symptoms - even without a current asthma action plan - when a student is experiencing respiratory distress. Schools must make the medication available to qualified staff but are not required to stock more than one unit. The bill directly affects students with asthma and school staff who may administer the medication in urgent situations. It does not change requirements for parents to provide student-specific medications.