NURSE PRACTITIONERS: ALLOW TO

AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDS TO PUPILS    

House Bill 5331

Sponsor:  Rep. Richard Ball

Committee:  Health Policy

Complete to 10-31-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5331 AS INTRODUCED 10-19-05

The Revised School Code provides for immunity from liability for the administration of medications to pupils in schools.  Under the code, a student's parent or guardian must provide the school with written permission and request school personnel to administer the medication in compliance with a physician's instructions.

House Bill 5331 would amend the code to require the medication to be administered in compliance with the instructions of a physician or a certified nurse practitioner. 

MCL 380.1178

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill has no fiscal impact on state or local units of government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Mary Ann Cleary

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.