This bill aims to expand the scope of care that parent-designated adults can provide to students with adrenal insufficiency in Washington state schools. Recognizing that not all public schools have full-time nurses and that there are limitations on who can administer medical care, the legislation builds on previous laws that allowed parent-designated adults to care for students with diabetes and seizure disorders. The bill highlights the seriousness of adrenal insufficiency, a condition that can lead to life-threatening situations if not properly managed, and seeks to ensure that students with this condition receive timely care.

To implement this, the bill introduces a new section to chapter 28A.210 RCW, which explicitly allows parent-designated adults to provide necessary care for students with adrenal insufficiency. It stipulates that the eligibility requirements for these adults, as well as any limitations on their supervision, will be outlined in existing regulations. This legislative change aims to enhance the safety and well-being of students with adrenal insufficiency by ensuring that trained volunteers can respond effectively in emergencies.