Section 502 – Administration of medication to students — Prerequisites — Immunity from liability — Applicability.

Effective 5/14/2019 53G-9-502. Administration of medication to students — Prerequisites — Immunity from liability — Applicability. (1) A public or private school that holds any classes in grades kindergarten through 12 may provide for the administration of medication to any student during periods when the student is under the control of the school, subject to […]

Section 504 – Administration of glucagon — Training of volunteer school personnel — Authority to use glucagon — Immunity from liability.

Effective 5/14/2019 53G-9-504. Administration of glucagon — Training of volunteer school personnel — Authority to use glucagon — Immunity from liability. (1) As used in this section, “glucagon authorization” means a signed statement from a parent of a student with diabetes: (a) certifying that glucagon has been prescribed for the student; (b) requesting that the […]

Section 505 – Trained school employee volunteers — Administration of seizure rescue medication — Exemptions from liability.

Effective 5/14/2019 53G-9-505. Trained school employee volunteers — Administration of seizure rescue medication — Exemptions from liability. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Prescribing health care professional” means: (i) a physician and surgeon licensed under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; (ii) an osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed under Title 58, Chapter […]

Section 506 – Diabetes medication — Possession — Self-administration.

Effective 5/14/2019 53G-9-506. Diabetes medication — Possession — Self-administration. (1) As used in this section, “diabetes medication” means prescription or nonprescription medication used to treat diabetes, including related medical devices, supplies, and equipment used to treat diabetes. (2) A public school shall permit a student to possess or possess and self-administer diabetes medication if: (a) […]