The bill aims to authorize parent-designated adults to provide care for students with adrenal insufficiency in Washington state schools. Recognizing that not all public schools have full-time nurses, the legislation builds on previous laws that allowed parent-designated adults to care for students with diabetes and seizure disorders. It establishes a framework for school districts to create individual health plans for students with adrenal insufficiency, which must include policies for medication administration, emergency care plans, and training for parent-designated adults. The bill emphasizes the importance of these adults receiving proper training to manage emergencies related to adrenal crises.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to ensure that school district employees, acting in good faith and in compliance with health plans, are protected from liability when providing care to students with adrenal insufficiency. It specifies that parent-designated adults can be school employees who voluntarily agree to take on this role, provided they submit a letter of intent without coercion from their employer. The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-26 school year, ensuring that schools are prepared to implement these changes.

Statutes affected:
Substitute Bill: 28A.210.350
Bill as Passed Legislature: 28A.210.350