13-33A-6. Administration of epinephrine auto-injector.
Any school nurse or other designated school personnel, upon authorization by the governing school body, may:
(1)Administer an epinephrine auto-injector to a student in accordance with a prescription specific to the student on file with the school;
(2)Administer an epinephrine auto-injector to any student during school hours if the school nurse or designated school personnel believe that the student is experiencing anaphylaxis in accordance with a standing protocol from an authorized health care provider, regardless of whether a student has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector or has been diagnosed with an allergy.
Source: SL 2014, ch 89, ยง3.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 33A - School Health Services
Section 13-33A-1 - School health services--Coordination by registered nurse.
Section 13-33A-3 - Liability insurance.
Section 13-33A-4 - Stock of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency situations.
Section 13-33A-5 - Policy for use and storage of epinephrine auto-injectors.
Section 13-33A-6 - Administration of epinephrine auto-injector.
Section 13-33A-7 - Training for epinephrine auto-injector administration.
Section 13-33A-8 - Immunity from liability--Administering epinephrine.
Section 13-33A-9 - Possession and administration of opioid antagonists by school personnel.
Section 13-33A-10 - Training on administration of opioid antagonists.