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Board updates health policy to allow non‑injectable epinephrine delivery
Summary
The board approved a change to District Policy/Regulation 5141.21 to permit non‑injectable epinephrine delivery devices (for example, a nasal spray), noting the change was recommended by district nurse Jordan Wright to improve student safety.
The board approved revision of policy/regulation 5141.21 to change language that formerly specified injectable epinephrine, allowing compatible delivery devices such as nasal sprays. Presenter (S3) said the change was prompted by the district nurse, Jordan Wright, and described it as a safety improvement that the district wanted in place for the start of the school year.
During discussion, board and staff members likened the update to other emergency‑medication policies (one member asked if Narcan had been used in district schools and was told it would be similar). The board moved, seconded and approved the policy change so it will be effective when schools reopen.
