SB1535 is a bill that expands the authorization for certain health professionals and trained school employees to administer glucagon in emergency situations to students believed to be experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia at school or school-sponsored activities. The bill allows school districts and charter schools to request a standing order for glucagon annually from specified medical officers or licensed health professionals. It also permits schools to stock glucagon doses and outlines the training requirements for school employees to be considered qualified to administer glucagon. The bill provides immunity from civil liability for individuals and entities acting in good faith under the glucagon administration policies.

The bill amends existing law by allowing prescriptions for glucagon to be written or dispensed for schools without a prior examination or established doctor-patient relationship, specifically for emergency use. It also modifies the definition of "unprofessional conduct" for licensed medical professionals and pharmacists to exclude actions related to the dispensing of glucagon prescriptions for schools. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the training of voluntary diabetes care assistants and clarifies the procedures for disposing of equipment and medications used by students with diabetes. The bill becomes effective on the general effective date.

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