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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Each local school board or governing body may obtain a standing order for and may provide to schools within its jurisdiction a stock supply of albuterol aerosol canisters and spacers prescribed in the name of the school or school district by a health care practitioner employed or authorized by the department of health. Each school that receives a stock supply of albuterol aerosol canisters and spacers pursuant to this subsection shall store them:
(1) in a secure location that is unlocked and readily accessible to a school nurse to administer albuterol;
(2) pursuant to board of pharmacy regulations; and
(3) within the manufacturer-recommended temperature range.
B. Each local school board or governing body may obtain a standing order for and may provide to schools within its jurisdiction a stock supply of standard-dose and pediatric-dose epinephrine auto-injectors prescribed in the name of each school by a health care practitioner employed or authorized by the department of health. Each school that receives a stock supply of standard-dose and pediatric-dose epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to this subsection shall store them:
(1) in a secure location that is unlocked and readily accessible to trained personnel;
(2) pursuant to board of pharmacy regulations; and
(3) within the manufacturer-recommended temperature range.
C. Each local school board or governing body shall dispose of expired emergency medication pursuant to board of pharmacy regulations or department of health rules.
D. A local school board or governing body or a school within its jurisdiction may accept gifts, grants, bequests and donations from any source to carry out the provisions of the Emergency Medication in Schools Act, including the acceptance of albuterol aerosol canisters and spacers and epinephrine auto-injectors from a manufacturer or wholesaler.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-33-3. Emergency medication; albuterol; epinephrine; stock supply; storage - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-22-public-schools/nm-st-sect-22-33-3/
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