S 279 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act improving students' access to life saving treatments

This bill allows trained school staff members to administer glucagon, a life-saving medication for severe low blood sugar, when a nurse is not present. It requires written permission from a student's parent or guardian before such emergency treatment can occur. The law protects staff who act in good faith from legal liability or disciplinary action and clarifies that administering glucagon does not constitute practicing nursing. Additionally, the Department of Public Health is directed to create specific regulations for this process within 180 days of the bill's passage.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 21, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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