Ensuring the supply of pulse oximeters in public schools.
This bill requires all Washington public K-12 schools to maintain an accessible pulse oximeter for asthma or anaphylaxis emergencies and implement protocols for student self-administration of asthma/anaphylaxis medication. Schools must provide staff training on monitoring symptoms, grant student authorization for self-administering prescribed medication (subject to specific conditions like health provider approval and student demonstration of skill), and store backup medication and emergency plans on-site. It also grants immunity from civil liability for school staff using pulse oximeters in emergencies, unless gross negligence occurs. The policy directly affects school districts, staff, and students with asthma or anaphylaxis requiring medication during school hours or events.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 16, 2025
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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