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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In this subchapter:
(1) “Advisory committee” means the committee established under Section 38.202.
(2) “Anaphylaxis” means a sudden, severe, and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs when a person is exposed to an allergen.
(3) “Epinephrine auto-injector” means a disposable medical drug delivery device that contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine that is intended to be used to treat anaphylaxis.
(3-a) "Epinephrine delivery system" means a medical delivery device approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that delivers a dose of epinephrine intended for use to treat anaphylaxis, including:
(A) an epinephrine auto-injector; and
(B) an epinephrine nasal spray.
(3-b) "Medication for respiratory distress" means albuterol, levalbuterol, or another medication designated by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission for treatment of respiratory distress under Section 38.208(c).
(4) “Physician” means a person who holds a license to practice medicine in this state.
(5) “Private school” means a school that:
(A) offers a course of instruction for students in one or more grades from prekindergarten through grade 12;
(B) is not operated by a governmental entity; and
(C) is not a school whose students meet the definition provided by Section 29.916(a)(1).
(6) “School personnel” means an employee of a school district, open-enrollment charter school, or private school. The term includes a member of the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school or private school.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Education Code - EDUC § 38.201. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/education-code/educ-sect-38-201/
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