Schools in South Dakota can now stock and administer epinephrine as a nasal spray in addition to auto-injectors for students experiencing severe allergic reactions during school hours. School nurses and designated staff can use nasal spray epinephrine either according to a student's specific prescription or based on a general protocol from a healthcare provider if they believe a student is having anaphylaxis, even without a prior diagnosis. Schools must adopt policies about storing and using these medications and train staff to recognize and respond to allergic reactions.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 256
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 197
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 229
Signed by the President S.J. 171
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 4. H.J. 198
House of Representatives Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 182
Education Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Education Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Education H.J. 114
First Reading House H.J. 105
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 1. S.J. 68
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 60
Education Placed on consent S.J. 1
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 1
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 12
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