HB 1732 -- SELF-ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS BY STUDENTS

SPONSOR:  Fraser

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Health Care Policy by a vote of 10 to 0.

Currently, the self-administration of an asthma medication
inhaler by students is permissible under certain conditions.
This bill revises the law by broadening permissible
self-administered medications to include auto-injectible
epinephrine for anaphylactic shock.  The bill specifies the
necessary conditions for self-administration including a written
treatment plan, proof that a student has demonstrated the skill
required, and a signed liability release for the school.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this is a life-saving bill that
will allow a student who is trained and has permission from his
or her physician and school administration to self-administer
epinephrine for anaphylactic shock.  Children are trained by
their doctors and nurses on how to take the medication, thereby
reducing the likelihood of this medication being used in an
adverse way.

Testifying for the bill were Representatives Fraser and Hobbs;
Peggy Harris and Leslie Calandro, St. Louis Food Allergy Support
Group; Mark Vandewalker, Missouri Allergy and Asthma Association;
American Lung Association of Missouri; and Elizabeth Kaul.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Dominic Lackey, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:44 am