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H 673

An Act improving student access to life saving treatments

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ted Philips

Allows trained school staff to administer glucagon for severe hypoglycemia with parent consent, when a nurse isn’t available, under regulations.

Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
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Bill Summary · H 673

Summary: House Bill 673 – An Act improving student access to life saving treatments

Purpose and intent

House Bill 673 seeks to improve timely access to emergency glucagon for students experiencing severe hypoglycemia at school. It directs the Department of Public Health (DPH) to establish regulations governing emergency glucagon administration in schools, aligned with a student’s Diabetes Medical Management Plan or a health provider’s orders. The goal is to enable trained school staff to provide life-saving intervention when a nurse is not available, with safeguards to protect students and staff.

Key provisions

  • Regulatory authorization for emergency glucagon administration

    • DPH must promulgate regulations governing the emergency administration of glucagon in schools, in accordance with each student’s Diabetes Medical Management Plan or health provider orders.

  • Access and conditions

    • Administration by trained school staff is permitted if a nurse is not available and the student shows symptoms of severe hypoglycemia.
    • Written permission from the student’s parent or legal guardian is required for emergency treatment.

  • Liability and professional scope

    • A school staff member who, in good faith, administers glucagon shall not be liable for damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
    • No disciplinary action shall be taken against such staff member for providing emergency aid.
    • A trained staff member who administers glucagon shall not be considered as practicing nursing.

  • Training

    • Staff trained to administer glucagon shall volunteer to receive training.

  • Implementation timeline

    • The bill requires DPH to promulgate the necessary regulations within 180 days of enactment.

Affected parties

  • Students with diabetes or at risk of severe hypoglycemia
  • Parents/guardians of those students
  • School staff and school nurses
  • School administrators and districts
  • Department of Public Health (regulatory sponsor)

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025
  • Referred to the Committee on Education: February 27, 2025
  • Legislative action: Senate concurrence noted; HD 2628 (House Docket) replaces related measures
  • Hearing: Scheduled for July 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Gardner Auditorium

Additional notes

  • The bill codifies a narrowly scoped medical intervention (glucagon administration) and clarifies that trained non-nurse staff acting under appropriate orders are not practicing nursing.
  • This measure builds on prior related proposals (similar matter filed in 2023-2024 as House Bill 552).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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