House Bill 1550 amends Tennessee law regarding the management of allergic reactions in schools. The bill emphasizes the importance of schools, both public and nonpublic, being prepared to treat allergic reactions, particularly when a student's personal epinephrine is unavailable or if it is the student's first reaction. It allows schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine in at least two secure, unlocked locations, such as the administrative office and cafeteria. Additionally, it permits physicians to prescribe epinephrine in the name of the school, enabling trained personnel to administer it in emergencies when a student lacks a personal supply or prescription.

The bill also includes provisions to protect physicians and school personnel from liability in cases where a student is harmed due to the administration of epinephrine, provided that the administration was not done with intentional disregard for safety. Furthermore, it updates the terminology in existing law by replacing "an epinephrine auto-injector" with "epinephrine." This legislation aims to enhance the safety and preparedness of schools in responding to anaphylactic emergencies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-50-1602(f), 49-50-1602, 68-140-501(1), 68-140-501