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 definition of entities authorized to administer medication by including open-enrollment charter schools alongside traditional school districts and private schools. It establishes that these entities and their employees 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 allows school employees, including nurses, to administer nonprescription medications without needing further authorization from a healthcare provider, as long as the medication is unexpired, properly labeled, and the dosage aligns with the container's instructions. The legislation also clarifies that volunteer healthcare providers can administer both nonprescription and prescribed medications to students, with the school providing liability insurance for these volunteers. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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