The bill, H.B. No. 3029, amends the Education Code to facilitate the administration of nonprescription medications to students in public and private schools. It 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. The bill introduces a new provision allowing these employees, including nurses, to administer nonprescription medications without requiring further authorization from a healthcare provider, provided that a written request from a parent or guardian is obtained, the medication is unexpired and properly labeled, and the dosage aligns with the instructions on the container.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the immunity from civil liability for school districts and their employees when administering medications, as long as they follow the established policies and guidelines. It also updates the definition of "professional nursing" to include the administration of nonprescription medications to students in accordance with the new provisions. The changes are set to take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate implementation possible if the bill receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 22.052, Occupations Code 301.002 (Occupations Code 301, Education Code 22)