This document provides guidance and resources for creating an asthma-friendly school.

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(2) A parent, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative educational authorization affidavit pursuant to 20-5-503, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative medical authorization affidavit pursuant to 40-6-502, or a guardian of a diabetic student may designate an adult to administer glucagon to the student as provided in subsection (3). Written proof of the designation by a parent, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative educational authorization affidavit pursuant to 20-5-503, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative medical authorization affidavit pursuant to 40-6-502, or a guardian and acceptance of the designation by the parent-designated adult must be filed with the school district.

(3) A parent-designated adult may administer glucagon to a diabetic student in an emergency situation. The glucagon must be provided by the parent, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative educational authorization affidavit pursuant to 20-5-503, an individual who has executed a caretaker relative medical authorization affidavit pursuant to 40-6-502, or a guardian of the student.

(2) A school, whether public or nonpublic, shall permit the possession or self-administration of medication, as prescribed, by a pupil with asthma, severe allergies, or anaphylaxis if the parents or guardians of the pupil provide to the school:

• (a) written authorization, acknowledging and agreeing to the liability provisions in subsection (4), for the possession or self-administration of medication as prescribed;
• (b) a written statement from the pupil's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse containing the following information:
• (i) the name and purpose of the medication;
• (ii) the prescribed dosage; and
• (iii) the time or times at which or the special circumstances under which the medication is to be administered as prescribed;
• (c) documentation that the pupil has demonstrated to the health care practitioner and the school nurse, if available,the skill level necessary to self-administer the asthma, severe allergy, or anaphylaxis medication as prescribed; and
• (d) documentation that the pupil's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse has formulated a written treatment plan for managing asthma, severe allergies, or anaphylaxis episodes of the pupil and for medication use, as prescribed, by the pupil during school hours.

(2) A school, whether public or nonpublic, shall permit the possession or self-administration of medication, as prescribed, by a pupil with asthma, severe allergies, or anaphylaxis if the parents or guardians of the pupil provide to the school:

• (a) written authorization, acknowledging and agreeing to the liability provisions in subsection (4), for the possession or self-administration of medication as prescribed;
• (b) a written statement from the pupil's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse containing the following information:
• (i) the name and purpose of the medication;
• (ii) the prescribed dosage; and
• (iii) the time or times at which or the special circumstances under which the medication is to be administered as prescribed;
• (c) documentation that the pupil has demonstrated to the health care practitioner and the school nurse, if available,the skill level necessary to self-administer the asthma, severe allergy, or anaphylaxis medication as prescribed; and
• (d) documentation that the pupil's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse has formulated a written treatment plan for managing asthma, severe allergies, or anaphylaxis episodes of the pupil and for medication use, as prescribed, by the pupil during school hours.

The school nurse guide includes information and guidance on managing students with chronic conditions, including asthma, allergies, and diabetes.