10311408, 6A-6.0251 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 10311408

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0251

Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors.

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to address self-administration of medication by students with certain health conditions enrolled in the public school system.

SUMMARY:

Section 1002.20(3), Florida Statutes, was amended to add self-administration of pancreatic enzyme medication by students with cystic fibrosis (SB 166) as well as management of students with diabetes (HB 747). The approved legislation requires rulemaking in cooperation with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). Therefore, Rule 6A-6.0251, F.A.C., is being amended in cooperation with FDOH to define terminology and to address management of students with certain health conditions. The rule title is being changed to include inhaler use by students with asthma, the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by students with life-threatening allergies, use of pancreatic enzyme medication by students with cystic fibrosis, and management of students with diabetes.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1002.20(3)(h)-(k) FS.

LAW:

1002.20(3)(h)-(k) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/19/2011 Vol. 37/33

COMMENTS:

From 8/19/2011 To 9/9/2011 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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