Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-50-1603

(1) “Adrenal crisis” means a sudden, severe worsening of symptoms associated with adrenal insufficiency, such as severe pain in the lower back, abdomen or legs, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, low blood pressure, or loss of consciousness;

(2) “Adrenal insufficiency” means a hormonal disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough adrenal hormones;

(3) “Nurse practitioner” means a nurse practitioner licensed under title 63, chapter 7; and

(4) “Physician” means a physician licensed under title 63, chapter 6 or 9.

(b)(1) The state board of education, in consultation with the department of health, the board of nursing, the board of pharmacy, and the department of children's services, shall adopt rules for the administration of medication that treats adrenal insufficiency by school personnel trained in accordance with this section to any student on school premises whose parent or guardian has provided for the personnel the medication in accordance with subsection (e) and who the personnel believe in good faith is experiencing an adrenal crisis.

(2) Rules adopted under this subsection (b) must:

(c)(1) Each LEA board shall adopt policies and procedures that provide for the administration of medications that treat adrenal insufficiency.

(2) Policies and procedures adopted under subdivision (c)(1) shall be consistent with the rules adopted by the state board of education under subsection (b). An LEA board shall not require school personnel who have not received appropriate training to administer medication.

(1) General information about adrenal insufficiency and the dangers associated with adrenal insufficiency;

(2) Recognition of the symptoms of a person who is experiencing an adrenal crisis;

(3) The types of medications that are available for treating adrenal insufficiency; and

(4) Proper administration of medications that treat adrenal insufficiency.