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SCR 228

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO HAVE AVAILABLE STAFF TRAINED IN EPINEPHRINE ADMINISTRATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 4 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests Department of Education pilot-test training school staff to administer emergency epinephrine to students experiencing severe allergic reactions.

Referred to EDU/HHS.
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Bill Summary · SCR 228

Legislative bill overview

SCR 228 requests that Hawaii's Department of Education establish a pilot program training school staff to administer epinephrine (adrenaline) to students experiencing severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). The bill does not mandate the program but formally requests the department explore implementation across public and charter schools.

Why is this important

Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate epinephrine administration; schools are common sites where allergic reactions occur, yet many lack staff trained to use epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens). A pilot program could improve emergency response times and potentially save student lives while identifying implementation challenges before broader rollout.

Potential points of contention

  • Program costs and funding: The bill doesn't specify who pays for staff training, epinephrine supplies, or program administration, raising questions about budget impact on already-stretched school budgets
  • Liability and legal concerns: Schools may hesitate to authorize non-medical staff to administer medications without clear liability protections and detailed protocols
  • Implementation feasibility: Questions remain about staffing capacity, training frequency requirements, equipment maintenance, and whether sufficient school personnel will participate voluntarily or be mandated

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

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