A 311 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency under certain circumstances.

This bill permits school bus drivers in New Jersey to administer epinephrine to students experiencing anaphylaxis emergencies under specific conditions. It requires written parental authorization, physician orders confirming the student's need for epinephrine, and a signed liability waiver from parents acknowledging no legal recourse against the school or driver. School bus drivers must complete standardized training approved by the Department of Health before acting as delegates. The policy directly affects students with documented anaphylaxis, their families, school districts, nonpublic schools, and bus contractors. It also provides legal protection for all parties involved, barring willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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