This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding the administration of medication in schools, specifically focusing on the use of naloxone and other life-saving medications. It mandates that public and nonpublic schools must adopt policies to maintain a supply of naloxone and allows trained school personnel to administer it during opioid emergencies. The bill also outlines the required training for school employees, which includes recognizing signs of opioid overdose and emergency follow-up procedures. Additionally, it provides a limitation of liability for schools and personnel involved in the administration of naloxone, protecting them from civil action unless willful misconduct is proven.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for the administration of other life-saving medications in schools. Licensed health professionals are authorized to prescribe these medications, and schools can maintain a stock supply for emergencies. The legislation defines "life-saving medication" and establishes training requirements for school personnel to ensure they can effectively respond to medical emergencies. Similar to the naloxone provisions, there is a limitation of liability for those administering life-saving medications, reinforcing the protection for schools and their staff.

Statutes affected:
HB456 Original: 17:1(M)
HB456 Engrossed: 17:1(M)
HB456 Enrolled: 17:1(M)
HB456 Act : 17:1(M)