What's happening
This bill requires newly certified teachers in New York to complete training in the use of an epinephrine auto-injector.
Why it matters
Increases classroom safety for students with severe allergies. by requiring all newly certified teachers to be trained in using life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors, potentially improving emergency responses to anaphylactic reactions.
Establishes clear accountability and documentation. , as proof of completed training must be kept in each teacher’s personnel file, ensuring compliance and providing a record for schools and parents.
Provides flexibility in how training is delivered. , allowing completion either by the school nurse or through recognized programs, including online options, which can help reduce barriers for new teachers and streamline implementation.
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Train Teachers on EpiPens
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History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Train Teachers on EpiPens
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5738
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 14, 2019
Introduced by Sen. BENJAMIN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Education
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
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 3001-e to read as follows:
§ 3001-e. Epinephrine auto-injector instruction. 1. (a) Teachers shall complete a course or training in the use of an epinephrine autoinjector within three months of the day such person was hired by a school district or schools designated under article fifty-six of this chapter in the state.
(b) Documentation showing the successful completion of the epinephrine auto-injector instruction required pursuant to this section shall be kept in such teacher's personnel file.
2. The training required pursuant to this section may be performed by the registered nurse at the school in which the teacher is hired to work or by a recognized food allergy and anaphylaxis training program through any method available, including but not limited to courses online or in person.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to classroom teachers that have been certified after such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02557-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
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
This bill requires all teachers to be trained in the administration of epinephrine auto-injector devices.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends the education law by adding a new section 3001-e.
Section two sets forth the 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 experi- encing 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 require- ment 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
2017-18: A.299 - Referred to Education; 5.2747 - Committed to Rules 2015-16: A.877 - Referred to Education; 5.7419 - Referred to Education 2013-14: A.759-A - Referred to Education; 5.4876 - Referred to Education 2011-12: A.8977-B - Referred to Education; 5.5458-B Referred to Educa- tion
Fiscal implications
None
Local fiscal implications
EFFECTIVE DATE: This bill shall take effect immediately and shall apply to classroom teachers that have been certified after such effective date.
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