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H.B. 245

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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO

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STUDENTS AMENDMENTS

             3     
2008 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Rebecca D. Lockhart

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Senate Sponsor: Carlene M. Walker

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This bill modifies the State System of Public Education Code relating to the
             11      administration of medication to students.
             12      Highlighted Provisions:
             13          This bill:
             14          .    allows school administrators rather than school boards to meet certain requirements;
             15          .    modifies the role of school nurses relating to the administration of medication to
             16      students; and
             17          .    makes technical corrections.
             18      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             19          None
             20      Other Special Clauses:
             21          None
             22      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             23      AMENDS:
             24          53A-11-601, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1988, Chapter 236
             25     
             26      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             27          Section 1. Section 53A-11-601 is amended to read:


             28           53A-11-601. Administration of medication to students -- Prerequisites --
             29      Immunity from liability.
             30          (1) A public or private school that holds any classes in grades kindergarten through 12
             31      may provide for the administration of medication to any student during periods when the
             32      student is under the control of the school, subject to the following conditions:
             33          (a) the local school board [or its], charter school governing board, or the private
             34      equivalent [has consulted], after consultation with the Department of Health and [other
             35      appropriate health professionals and adopted] school nurses shall adopt policies that provide
             36      for:
             37          (i) the designation of employees who may administer medication;
             38          (ii) proper identification and safekeeping of medication;
             39          (iii) the training of designated employees by the school nurse; [and]
             40          (iv) maintenance of records of administration; and
             41          (v) notification to the school nurse of medication that will be administered to students;
             42      and
             43          (b) medication may only be administered to a student if:
             44          (i) the student's parent or legal guardian has provided a current written and signed
             45      request that medication be administered during regular school hours to the student; and
             46          (ii) the student's [physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant has
             47      provided a signed statement describing] licensed health care provider has prescribed the
             48      medication and provides documentation as to the method, amount, and time schedule for
             49      administration, and a statement that administration of medication by school employees during
             50      periods when the student is under the control of the school is medically necessary.
             51          (2) Authorization for administration of medication by school personnel may be
             52      withdrawn by the school at any time following actual notice to the student's parent or guardian.
             53          (3) School personnel who provide assistance under Subsection (1) in substantial
             54      compliance with the [physician's or dentist's] licensed health care provider's written [statement]
             55      prescription and the employers of these school personnel are not liable, civilly or criminally,
             56      for:
             57          (a) any adverse reaction suffered by the student as a result of taking the medication;
             58      and


             59          (b) discontinuing the administration of the medication under Subsection (2).




Legislative Review Note
    as of 9-20-07 9:28 AM


Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel


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