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Senator · Senate District 4
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Recommit, enacting clause stricken
- Referred to education
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.519
- Referred to education
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Permits nebulizers in schools and athletic fields; every nebulizer permitted must be maintained in working order by the school district, BOCES or non-public school
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1271
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing the use of nebulizers in schools; and to amend chapter 672 of the laws of 2007, amending the education law relating to the maintenance of on-site nebulizers, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would allow nebulizers to be made available on school property and at any school function for use by certain licensed health professionals and by students with a prescription and parental consent.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 clarifies who can administer a nebulizer and authorizes students to use nebulizers. Provides that schools may acquire nebulizers for the school building in addition to anywhere on school property and for use at a school function. Certain licensed health professionals would be authorized to administer a nebulizer to a student with a patient specific order and students may use the nebulizer with a prescription and parental consent. This section also provides some liability protections.
Justification
Asthma is a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for millions of Americans, both young and old. Approximately 17 million Americans have asthma, which is a disorder caused by inflammation in the airways that lead to the lungs. This inflammation causes airways to tighten and narrow, which blocks air from flowing freely into the lungs, making it hard to breathe. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed and treated with medication like inhalers and nebulizers, for more serious forms of asthma.
In 2003, a college football player who only had access to an albuterol inhaler, died when he suffered an asthma attack on the field. The potential for death from an asthma attack exists on the athletic field, both during and after an athletic competition. It is vital that our student athletes and school staff have access to the best treatment during a medical emergency.
Prior legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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