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- Referred to education
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Requires newly certified teachers to be trained in the use of an epinephrine auto-injector; to be certified within 3 months of date of hire
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring newly certified teachers to receive instruction in the use of an epinephrine auto-injector
Purpose
To require all teachers to be trained in the administration of epinephrine auto-injector devices.
Summary of provisions
Section one of this bill amends the Education Law to add a new section 3001-e.
Section two of this bill provides that this act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to classroom teachers that have been certified after such effective date.
Justification
Food allergies occur in approximately 8% of children, and according to the National Institutes of Health, there are 150 deaths per year due to food allergies. Epinephrine is vital to the survival of a person experiencing anaphylaxis (a sudden, potentially fatal reaction to food or insect stings), however, it must be administered in a timely manner to be effective.
While every school district has a medical officer, there is no requirement that a nurse be present in a school building at all times. Given the possibility of a delay in getting a licensed healthcare provider to a child in anaphylaxis shock, it is important that teachers understand how to use an epi-pen.
It is important to note that any school staff member may administer epinephrine with an auto injector device in an emergency situation. Such a response is permitted under the Medical Practice Act (Education Law § 6527 4 a and the Nurse Practice Act (Education Law § 6906 1 a iv) and is covered by the 'Good Samaritan Law" (Public Health Law § 3000a), and therefore carries no liability for the school or employee.
Legislative history
2013-4: S.4876 - Referred to Education
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to classroom teachers that have been certified after such effective date.
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