The proposed bill, SB1535, amends existing Arizona laws to enhance the emergency administration of glucagon in schools. It authorizes specific health professionals and trained school employees to administer glucagon to students exhibiting symptoms of hypoglycemia during school hours or at school-sponsored events. The bill allows school districts and charter schools to request a standing order for glucagon from licensed medical professionals and mandates that schools stock glucagon for emergency use. It also clarifies that trained diabetes assistants can administer glucagon regardless of whether the student has a diabetes diagnosis or management plan on file.

Key changes include the removal of previous restrictions on glucagon administration, allowing for broader access and training requirements for school personnel. The bill specifies that a diabetes assistant must provide a written statement from a licensed health professional confirming their training in glucagon administration. Additionally, it provides immunity from civil liability for those involved in the implementation of these emergency procedures and excludes certain actions from being classified as unprofessional conduct for medical professionals when prescribing glucagon for school use.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-344.01, 32-1401, 32-1854, 32-1901.01, 32-1970, 32-1456, 36-401, 36-2513, 32-1491, 32-3248.03, 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
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-344.01, 32-1401, 32-1854, 32-1901.01, 32-1970, 32-1456, 36-401, 36-2513, 32-1491, 32-3248.03, 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