Education: PG Delegates introduce bill to allow self-medication in public schools

HB143: Education - Public Schools - Use of Asthma Drugs and Related Medication

Synopsis: Requiring each public school system to adopt a policy authorizing a student to possess and self-administer specified medication pertaining to the student's asthma or other airway-constricting disease while in school, at school-sponsored activities, or on school property; requiring prior written approval from a student's health practitioner and parent or legal guardian before a student can self-administer medication; requiring the school nurse to conduct a specified review; etc.

Sponsors from Prince George's County:

• Delegate Anne Healey, District 22
• Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24
• Delegate Brian R. Moe, District 21
• Delegate Obie Patterson, District 26
• Delegate Victor R. Ramirez, District 47
• Delegate Justin D. Ross, District 22