This bill mandates that school districts maintain a supply of nasal rescue medications, specifically diazepam and midazolam nasal sprays, along with portable oxygen delivery devices, to be readily accessible during seizure emergencies. These supplies must be stored in secure but unlocked locations throughout each school building, ensuring they are easily accessible to the school nurse and trained designees. The school nurse is tasked with designating these locations and has the primary responsibility for administering the medications. Additionally, the bill allows the school nurse to designate other trained employees to administer the medications when the nurse is not present, provided that certain conditions are met, including obtaining written consent from the student's parents or guardians.
Furthermore, the bill outlines the training requirements for designees, which must follow standardized protocols established by the Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Health. It also stipulates that the school district must inform parents or guardians about the lack of liability for the district and its employees regarding any injuries that may arise from the administration of these medications. The Department of Education is tasked with reimbursing school districts for the costs associated with implementing these provisions and is authorized to accept contributions from private or nonprofit entities to help cover these expenses.