S.B. No. 920 amends the Education Code to enhance the administration of nonprescription medications to students in public and private schools. The bill expands the scope of individuals authorized to administer medications by including employees of open-enrollment charter schools and private schools, alongside traditional school district employees. It establishes that these entities and their governing bodies are immune from civil liability and administrative disciplinary action when administering medication, provided they have received a written request from a parent or guardian and follow specific guidelines regarding the medication's labeling and administration.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing school employees, including nurses, to administer nonprescription medications without needing further authorization from a healthcare provider, as long as certain conditions are met, such as having a written request from a parent and ensuring the medication is unexpired and properly labeled. The bill also clarifies that volunteer healthcare providers can administer both nonprescription and prescribed medications, with the school providing liability insurance for these services. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 22.052, Occupations Code 301.151 (Education Code 22, Occupations Code 301)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 22.052, Occupations Code 301.151 (Education Code 22, Occupations Code 301)
Engrossed: Education Code 22.052, Occupations Code 301.151 (Education Code 22, Occupations Code 301)
House Committee Report: Education Code 22.052, Occupations Code 301.151 (Education Code 22, Occupations Code 301)
Enrolled: Education Code 22.052, Occupations Code 301.151 (Education Code 22, Occupations Code 301)