S209

The New York State Senate passed legislation requiring schools to provide training materials to teachers on administering epinephrine auto-injectors to students experiencing anaphylactic shock. Senate Print 209, sponsored by Sen. Cleare, passed unanimously 61-0 on a roll call vote. The bill mandates that all school professionals receive proper instruction on using EpiPens in emergency situations, complementing existing requirements for schools to maintain medical staff and emergency equipment on site. Sen. Cleare characterized the measure as a lifesaving initiative that ensures rapid professional intervention is available to prevent catastrophic outcomes for schoolchildren. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.