In school health services, establishing the School Bus Driver Epinephrine Auto-injector Training Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
Impact
If enacted, HB82 will amend the Public School Code of 1949 to mandate that school entities may require their bus drivers to undergo this specific training before transporting students. The Department of Education will be responsible for administering the grant program, which will provide funding for school entities to implement and maintain this training program. By ensuring that drivers are well-prepared to handle allergic reactions, the bill aims to protect students' health and well-being, particularly those with life-threatening allergies.
Summary
House Bill 82 aims to enhance safety measures for students with severe allergies by establishing the School Bus Driver Epinephrine Auto-injector Training Grant Program. This program requires that school bus and vehicle drivers receive training on how to recognize signs of anaphylaxis and administer epinephrine auto-injectors effectively. In doing so, the bill seeks to ensure that students with known allergies have a trained professional available to respond in emergency situations while they are being transported to and from school.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding HB82 appears to be supportive among legislators who prioritize student safety. Advocates for the bill emphasize the importance of having trained individuals capable of responding to anaphylactic emergencies, potentially saving lives. While the bill is primarily framed as a safety measure, discussions around funding and implementation may raise questions about state versus local control and resources.
Contention
One notable point of contention may arise regarding the funding mechanisms for this training program. The bill allows the Department of Education to utilize both state appropriations and federal funding to support the program, which could lead to discussions about how funding is allocated and the potential for disparities among school districts. Additionally, the bill ensures that it does not affect existing collective bargaining agreements, which could draw varying opinions from educational staff and unions regarding its implications.
In school health services, establishing the School Bus Driver Epinephrine Auto-injector Training and Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
In school health services, further providing for possession and use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors and providing for school administration of adrenal insufficiency medication.
Providing for community-engaged schools; establishing the Community-Engaged School for Success Pilot Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
Establishing the Electric School Bus Grant Program and the Electric School Bus Grant Program Fund; providing for duties of the Department of Education; and making an appropriation.
Establishing the Safe Schools Partnership; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Attorney General and the Secretary of Education; providing for a bullying identification, prevention and intervention model plan; and imposing duties on schools and school districts.
In talent recruitment, further providing for Talent Recruitment Account; establishing the Grow-Your-Own Educators Grant Program and grow-your-own educator career pathways; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
In talent recruitment, further providing for Talent Recruitment Account; and establishing the Grow-Your-Own Educators Grant Program and grow-your-own educator career pathways; and imposing duties of the Department of Education.