LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6929 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 28, 2020
BILL NUMBER: HB 1429 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: School Bus Drivers and Emergency Medication.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Bauer M BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill allows a school bus driver to administer emergency stock medication
to: (1) a student at the school; (2) a school employee; or (3) a visitor at the school; if the school bus driver
has been trained by a health care provider to recognize a life threatening emergency and properly administer
emergency medication.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Any impact will depend on local action. This bill allows school bus
drivers to administer emergency medication as described (school nurses and school employees are already
permitted to administer such medication). Bus drivers are not required to do so, but may volunteer to be
trained in administering such medication. Schools may assume costs associated with bus driver training for
administering such medication, as well as safely storing and replacing the medication in compliance with
state law.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected: School corporations.
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Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Jason Barrett, 317-232-9809.
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Statutes affected:
1. Introduced House Bill (H): 20-34-4.5-2, 20-34-4.5-4, 20-34-4.5-6, 34-30-2-85.6