Section 118.292. Possession and use of epinephrine auto-injectors.

 

(1g)  In this section:

(a) “Emergency situation" means a situation in which a pupil reasonably believes that he or she is experiencing a severe allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis, that requires the administration of epinephrine to avoid severe injury or death.

(b) “Epinephrine auto-injector" means a device used for the automatic injection of epinephrine into the human body to prevent or treat a life-threatening allergic reaction.

(c) “School" includes a public, private, and tribal school.

(1r)  While in school, at a school-sponsored activity or under the supervision of a school authority, a pupil may possess and use an epinephrine auto-injector if all of the following are true:

(a) The pupil uses the epinephrine auto-injector to prevent the onset or alleviate the symptoms of an emergency situation.

(b) The pupil has the written approval of the pupil's physician and, if the pupil is a minor, the written approval of the pupil's parent or guardian.

(c) The pupil has provided the school principal with a copy of the approval or approvals under par. (b) .

(2)  No school board, school district, private school, or tribal school, or any employee of the foregoing, is civilly liable for an injury incurred by any of the following:

(a) A pupil as a result of using an epinephrine auto-injector under sub. (1r) .

(b) Any person as a result of a pupil possessing or using an epinephrine auto-injector under sub. (1r) .

2011 a. 85 .