SB 1208 Pennsylvania Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for individualized medication plans to administer medications.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require schools to create written policies for managing student medications used for medical emergencies. It mandates that schools develop individualized medication plans upon request from parents or guardians, specifically for conditions not covered by standard asthma inhalers or epinephrine auto-injectors. The plan must include a doctor's statement detailing the medication, dosage, and potential reactions, along with a signed waiver that limits school liability. If a student is deemed capable, the policy allows them to self-administer the medicine after demonstrating competency, while schools must ensure the medication is securely stored and accessible to teachers if self-administration is not permitted.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jun 24, 2024 Last action Sep 16, 2024
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Jun 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
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Jun 24, 2024
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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