Outline of the state of Colorado
State
Colorado
Addressed

Category
School Nurse Professional Development

Category
School Nurse Professional Development

State law addresses providing professional development to all school nurses.

Colorado Revised Statutes 22-1-119.5. Asthma, food allergy, and anaphylaxis health management - self-administered medication - staff-administered medication - rules - definitions

(8) The state board of education...shall promulgate and revise, as necessary, rules for treatment plans for the management of students with life-threatening allergies pursuant to this section. The state board of education shall adopt rules on or before December 31, 2013, to include, but not be limited to:

  • (a) Education and training for school nurses and designated school personnel on the management of students with life-threatening allergies, including training related to the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector. In developing the rules on education and training, the state board shall solicit input from an organization that represents school nurses.
Policy Type
Statute