This bill revises existing laws concerning the emergency administration of medication in public and nonpublic schools, specifically focusing on the use of stock albuterol for respiratory distress. It allows schools to maintain a supply of stock albuterol, which can be administered by authorized personnel, including school nurses, to students or nonstudents experiencing respiratory distress. The bill outlines the requirements for schools to develop protocols for training staff, maintaining the medication, and ensuring proper follow-up care after administration. Additionally, it specifies that schools must inform parents or guardians about the potential use of stock albuterol and report its use to the Department of Public Health and Human Services.

The bill also amends Section 20-5-420 of the Montana Code Annotated, introducing new definitions and clarifying the roles of authorized personnel in administering medication. Notably, it includes provisions that protect schools and their employees from liability in cases of injury resulting from the administration of stock albuterol, unless gross negligence or intentional misconduct is proven. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-5-420
HB0600_1(1): 20-5-420
HB0600_1(2): 20-5-420
HB0600_1(3): 20-5-420
HB0600_1(4): 20-5-420
HB0600_1(5): 20-5-420
HB0600_1(6): 20-5-420
HB0600_1: 20-5-420
HB0600_X(1): 20-5-420
HB0600_X(10): 20-5-420
HB0600_X(11): 20-5-420
HB0600_X(2): 20-5-420
HB0600_X(3): 20-5-420
HB0600_X(4): 20-5-420
HB0600_X(5): 20-5-420
HB0600_X(6): 20-5-420
HB0600_X(7): 20-5-420
HB0600_X(8): 20-5-420
HB0600_X(9): 20-5-420
HB0600_X: 20-5-420