Public Schools - Airway Clearing Device Availability and Use - Policy (Bowen Levy Airway Clearing Device Act)
Hearing (House)
Summary
The bill orders each county board of education to adopt a policy that provides at least one portable suction device for choking emergencies in every public school, authorizes nurses and other staff to use the device, and requires training and proper storage. It also directs the State Department of Education to create a standard form for schools to report each incident and shields staff from personal liability when they act in good faith. The goal is to improve student safety during choking incidents.
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