Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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Under current law, only Arizona licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, and school employees trained in the administration of inhalers may administer or assist in the administration of an inhaler. Expands who may administer an inhaler at a school or a school-sponsored activity to include a nurse who is under contract with a LEA and grants them immunity from civil liability when administering inhalers. Enables the governing body of a charter school and school district governing boards to establish and enforce policies and procedures pertaining to contracted nurses and the emergency administration of inhalers.
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