The bill SB1649 amends existing Arizona law to authorize specific health professionals and trained school employees to administer glucagon to students suspected of experiencing hypoglycemia during school hours or school-sponsored activities, following a standing order from a county health department's chief medical officer. It mandates the State Board of Education to create policies for schools that opt to implement glucagon administration, which includes annual training for designated staff and emergency protocols.

Key changes from current law include the addition of glucagon administration to existing emergency procedures for epinephrine and inhalers, the establishment of civil immunity for individuals acting in good faith under the new guidelines, and the exemption of certain actions from being deemed unprofessional conduct for medical professionals prescribing glucagon for school use. The bill also allows schools to accept donations for glucagon and requires consultation with stakeholders in developing the new rules. Furthermore, it broadens the scope of who can administer glucagon, clarifies training requirements, and updates disposal protocols for medical equipment, ultimately enhancing the response to diabetes-related emergencies in schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-158.01, 15-189.04, 15-203, 15-342, 15-501.01, 32-1401, 32-1854, 32-1901.01, 15-157, 15-158, 15-505, 15-249.06, 15-214, 15-701.01, 15-107, 15-183, 15-550, 41-1758.03, 15-710.01, 15-701, 15-710.02, 38-621, 38-624, 15-341, 15-491, 15-213.01, 11-952, 15-213, 15-789, 15-841, 15-949, 41-5701.02, 15-481, 41-1750, 15-1105, 15-1143, 15-1142, 15-746, 41-5711, 41-5741, 9-500.05, 11-1101, 15-154, 15-901, 15-533, 15-534, 15-756.09, 15-532, 15-219, 15-537, 15-782.01, 15-132, 15-552, 32-1456, 36-401, 36-2513, 32-1491, 36-2302, 32-1452, 32-1901, 36-3601, 41-1831, 36-781, 36-661, 36-2226.01, 36-2228, 36-2266, 13-3401, 32-1855.01, 32-1871
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-344.01, 32-1401, 32-1854, 32-1901.01, 32-1970, 32-1456, 36-401, 36-2513, 32-1491, 36-2302, 32-1452, 32-1901, 36-3601, 41-1831, 36-781, 36-661, 15-157, 36-2226.01, 36-2228, 36-2266, 13-3401, 32-1855.01, 32-1871