Committee advances bills on school nurse pay and school epinephrine options The Education Committee sent two health‑related bills to Finance: one (SB1715) would place nationally certified school nurses on the licensed‑personnel salary schedule; a second (SB1716) would allow schools to maintain epinephrine in forms other than auto‑injectors.

Tennessee's Senate Education Committee just took a major step towards improving student health services by advancing two crucial bills for school nurses and emergency medications!

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Panel approves measure allowing qualified hospital pharmacists to administer emergency medications under physician direction HB 1021 would permit qualified hospital pharmacists at level 1 and 2 trauma centers to administer emergency medications under physician direction during life‑threatening events; members asked detailed questions about scope, caps, and hospital applicability before the committee adopted a technical amendment and voted unanimously to report the bill favorably.

A groundbreaking bill just passed, empowering qualified hospital pharmacists to administer life-saving medications during emergencies—under physician direction only!

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Committee discusses civil immunity for health officers issuing naloxone and epinephrine orders Committee analyzes liability protections for health officers issuing standing orders on medications.

New Hampshire legislators are debating a controversial amendment that could grant immunity to healthcare providers issuing life-saving medications, raising questions about accountability in emergency care.

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Montana Legislature passes SB 211 for student asthma and allergy medication access SB 211 allows students to use prescribed asthma and allergy medications during school activities.

Montana's new Senate Bill 211 empowers students with asthma and severe allergies to carry their prescribed medications, making schools safer for all.

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School Nurses Raise Concerns Over Student Access to Nasal Spray for Allergic Reactions Nurses advocate for students to self-carry nasal spray for anaphylactic emergencies.

As school nurses push for policy changes, a critical debate unfolds: why can students carry epinephrine auto-injectors but not lifesaving nasal sprays for severe allergies?

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Montana Legislature approves nasal spray epinephrine for school use under SB 211 SB 211 amends rules allowing nasal spray epinephrine for students with severe allergies.

Montana's groundbreaking Senate Bill 211 is set to revolutionize student safety by allowing the use of nasal spray epinephrine in schools, providing a crucial lifeline for those at risk of severe allergic reactions.

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Montana Legislature approves SB 211 for student medication management in schools Senate Bill 211 allows students to possess asthma and allergy medications at school.

Montana's Senate Bill 211 is set to revolutionize student health by empowering those with asthma and severe allergies to manage their conditions safely at school.

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New Proposal Addresses Emergency Drug Supply for Nursing Homes and Pharmacies Proposal ensures emergency drug supplies for nursing homes and pharmacies during shortages.

Kentucky's new House Bill 772 could revolutionize how emergency medications are supplied to nursing homes and vulnerable populations during critical shortages.

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State Legislature enacts new Epinephrine Auto-Injector and Stock Albuterol Act Legislation amends rules for dispensing life-saving medications by pharmacists and health entities.

Utah's new H.B. 333 could revolutionize school health by ensuring life-saving medications like epinephrine and albuterol are always on hand for students in crisis.

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Texas mandates emergency epinephrine access and training for school employees statewide All Texas primary and secondary schools must ensure epinephrine availability and qualified adult training.

Utah is taking a bold step to protect students by mandating emergency medications in schools, potentially saving lives in critical situations.

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