School Personnel Epinephrine Administration Authority
Summary
Massachusetts Senate Bill S1595 (194th General Court) enables trained school personnel to administer life-saving epinephrine treatment to students experiencing severe allergic reactions. The legislation authorizes schools to maintain epinephrine supplies and establish training protocols for designated staff members. Public schools and private educational institutions must develop policies and training programs to implement this authorization.
What changed
Massachusetts enacted Senate Bill S1595 authorizing trained school personnel to administer epinephrine auto-injectors to students experiencing anaphylaxis without requiring a physician's prescription for the individual student. The bill specifies that personnel must complete training on epinephrine administration and anaphylaxis recognition as determined by the Department of Public Health or school committee guidelines.
School administrators and school health personnel should review existing emergency medical policies and coordinate with local boards of health to implement compliant training programs. Schools must identify designated trained personnel and ensure epinephrine supplies are properly maintained and accessible. The legislation provides immunity from liability for trained personnel administering epinephrine in good faith during emergencies.
What to do next
- Review and update emergency medical response policies to include epinephrine administration by trained non-nurse personnel
- Identify staff members for epinephrine administration training and establish training schedules
- Coordinate with school committees or governing bodies to ensure proper epinephrine procurement and storage protocols
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Enabling trained school personnel to administer life saving epinephrine treatment
For legislation to enable trained school personnel to administer life saving epinephrine treatment. Public Health.
Bill Details
State Massachusetts
Session 194th General Court
Chamber Senate
Committee Ways and Means
Official Source malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1595
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Sponsors
Patrick O'Connor (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-03-12 S Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means 2026-01-08 S Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing 2025-06-30 J Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 2025-02-27 H House concurred 2025-02-27 S Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health
Committee Referrals
2025-02-27 J Public Health 2026-01-08 J Health Care Financing 2026-03-12 S Ways and Means
Bill Text Versions
2025-02-27 Introduced Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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