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Board adopts policy allowing trained staff to administer stock bronchodilators in schools
Summary
Citing Maryland House Bill 86, the Harford County Board approved a policy permitting trained school nurses or designated personnel to give stock bronchodilators to students in respiratory distress; staff said training was provided by the Maryland Department of Health and physician orders are required.
The Harford County Board of Education voted Monday to adopt a policy authorizing trained school nurses and designated personnel to administer stock bronchodilators to students who show signs of asthma-related respiratory distress, following 2024 state law.
Director of Health and Wellness Joe Arbert presented the informational report and told the board the proposed policy parallels House Bill 86 passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 2024,…
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