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SB 538 — Use of Epinephrine Auto-injectors on Public K-20 Campuses

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Use of Epinephrine Auto-injectors on Public K-20 Campuses; Providing that state universities and Florida College System institutions are considered authorized entities for specified purposes relating to the emergency use of epinephrine auto-injectors; requiring, rather than authorizing, public schools to purchase or acquire a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for specified purposes; requiring state universities and Florida College System institutions to purchase or acquire a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for specified purposes, etc.

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The bill mandates that public schools, state universities, and Florida College System institutions must acquire and maintain supplies of epinephrine auto-injectors for use in emergency situations related to allergic reactions.

  • 381.88

    However, a school as described in s. 1002.20(3)(i) or s. 1002.42(17)(b), or a state university or Florida College System institution as described in s. 1004.0963, is an authorized entity for the purposes of s. 381.885(4) and (5) only.

    Schools, state universities, and Florida College System institutions are explicitly recognized as authorized entities in relation to emergency allergy treatment.

  • 1002.20

    A public school must may purchase a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors from a wholesale distributor as defined in s. 499.003 or may enter into an arrangement with a wholesale distributor or manufacturer as defined in s. 499.003 for the epinephrine auto-injectors at fair market fair-market, free, or reduced prices for use in the event a student has an anaphylactic reaction. → A public school must purchase a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors from a wholesale distributor as defined in s. 499.003 or enter into an arrangement with a wholesale distributor or manufacturer as defined in s. 499.003 for the epinephrine auto-injectors at fair market, free, or reduced prices for use in the event a student has an anaphylactic reaction.

    Public schools are required to acquire epinephrine auto-injectors rather than being authorized to do so.

  • 1002.20

    The epinephrine auto-injectors must be maintained in a secure location in each school’s cafeteria and may be maintained in other secure locations on the public school’s premises. → The epinephrine auto-injectors must be maintained in a secure location in each school’s cafeteria and may be maintained in other secure locations on the public school’s premises.

    Specifies where epinephrine auto-injectors must be stored within schools.

  • 1004.0963

    Each state university or Florida College System institution must purchase a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors from a wholesale distributor as defined in s. 499.003 or enter into an arrangement with a wholesale distributor or manufacturer as defined in s. 499.003 for the epinephrine auto-injectors at fair market, free, or reduced prices for use in the event an individual has an anaphylactic reaction.

    Requires state universities and Florida College System institutions to acquire epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.

  • 1004.0963

    The epinephrine auto injectors must be maintained in a secure location in each of the state university’s or Florida College System institution’s cafeterias and may be maintained in other secure locations on each campus.

    Specifies that epinephrine auto-injectors must be stored securely in cafeterias and potentially other areas on campus.

Action History

  1. Died in Health Policy

  2. Introduced

  3. Now in Health Policy

  4. Favorable by Education; YEAS 10 NAYS 0

  5. On Committee agenda-- Education, 02/16/21, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

  6. Referred to Education; Health Policy; Appropriations

  7. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 538 do?
Use of Epinephrine Auto-injectors on Public K-20 Campuses; Providing that state universities and Florida College System institutions are considered authorized entities for specified purposes relating to the emergency use of epinephrine auto-injectors; requiring, rather than authorizing, public schools to purchase or acquire a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for specified purposes; requiring state universities and Florida College System institutions to purchase or acquire a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for specified purposes, etc.
Who sponsors SB 538?
SB 538 is sponsored by Polsky, Tina Scott (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 538?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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