Bronchodilators, Spacers, and Nebulizers in Schools
Section 200:54
200:54 Supply of Bronchodilators, Spacers, or Nebulizers. –
I. A school board may authorize a school nurse who is employed by the school district and for whom the board is responsible to maintain a supply of asthma-related rescue medications at the school. The nurse shall determine the quantity of medication the school should maintain.
II. To obtain asthma rescue medications for a school district, a health care practitioner may prescribe bronchodilators, spacers, or nebulizers in the name of a school district for use in asthma emergency situations.
III. A pharmacist may dispense bronchodilators, spacers, or nebulizers pursuant to a prescription issued in the name of a school. A school, under the direction of the school nurse, may maintain a supply of bronchodilators, spacers, or nebulizers for use in accordance with this subdivision.
IV. A school may enter into an agreement with a manufacturer of bronchodilators, spacers, or nebulizers, third-party suppliers of bronchodilators, spacers, or nebulizers, or health care offices to obtain bronchodilators, spacers, or nebulizers at no charge or at fair-market prices or at reduced prices. A school district may accept gifts, grants or donations from foundations, organizations, or private parties to purchase bronchodilators, spacers, or nebulizers.
V. A school that possesses and makes available a supply of bronchodilators, spacers, or nebulizers pursuant to this subdivision shall maintain an annual report summarizing the use of the bronchodilators, spacers, or nebulizers.