Revision: May 6, 2025, 4:26 p.m.
Senate Education
May 6, 2025
2025-1968s
07/09
Amendment to HB 677-FN
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following and renumbering the original section 4 to read as 6:
3 New Subparagraph; Anaphylaxis Training Required. Amend RSA 200:44-a, I by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:
(c) Designated assistive personnel shall be identified by the school nurse, in consultation with the principal, to ensure all hours of the school day are covered by at least one assistive person.
4 New Section; School Health Services; Epinephrine Fund. Amend RSA 200 by inserting after section 44-b the following new section:
300:44-c Epinephrine Fund. There is hereby established in the state treasury the automated epinephrine fund. The nonlapsing fund shall be kept separate and distinct from all other funds and shall be continually appropriated to the department of education for the purposes of this section. The fund shall be used to provide financial support for the procurement and distribution of epinephrine auto-injectors and epinephrine nasal spray to schools in accordance with emergency plans for sports-related injuries under RSA 200:44-b. The division may accept gifts, grants, donations, and other moneys for this purpose.
5 New Subparagraph; Application of Receipts; Dedicated Fund. Amend RSA 6:12, I(b) by inserting after subparagraph (399) the following new subparagraph:
(400) Moneys deposited in the epinephrine fund under RSA 200:44-c.
2025-1968s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Requires public schools to maintain supplies of epinephrine auto-injectors and/or epinephrine nasal spray for use in the event of an allergic emergency and annual reporting summarizing such supply and use.
II. Requires at least one assistive personnel to be available all hours of the school day.
III. Provides an appropriation to the department of education for reimbursement of such supplies.
IV. Establishes an automated epinephrine fund to provide financial support for the procurement and distribution of epinephrine auto-injectors and epinephrine nasal spray to schools.