North Dakota § 15.1-19-16 Asthma - Anaphylaxis - Self-administration of medication by student - Liability

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§ 15.1-19-16 — Asthma - Anaphylaxis - Self-administration of medication by student - Liability

North Dakota § 15.1-19-16

Title 15.1Elementary and Secondary Education

Ch. 15.1-19Students and Safety

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N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-19-16 (2026).

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Liability.

1.A student who has been diagnosed with asthma or anaphylaxis may possess and self-administer emergency medication for the treatment of such conditions provided the student's parent files with the school a document that is signed by the student's health care provider and which:

a.Indicates that the student has been instructed in the self-administration of emergency medication for the treatment of asthma or anaphylaxis;

b.Lists the name, dosage, and frequency of all medication prescribed to the student for use in the treatment of the student's asthma or anaphylaxis; and

c.Includes guidelines for the treatment of the student in the case of an asthmatic episode or anaphylaxis.

2.Neither a private school or a school district nor any employee of the private school or district i

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Liability.
1. A student who has been diagnosed with asthma or anaphylaxis may possess and
self-administer emergency medication for the treatment of such conditions provided
the student's parent files with the school a document that is signed by the student's
health care provider and which:

a. Indicates that the student has been instructed in the self-administration of
emergency medication for the treatment of asthma or anaphylaxis;
b. Lists the name, dosage, and frequency of all medication prescribed to the student
for use in the treatment of the student's asthma or anaphylaxis; and
c. Includes guidelines for the treatment of the student in the case of an asthmatic
episode or anaphylaxis.
2. Neither a private school or a school district nor any employee of the private school or
district is liable for civil damages incurred by:
a. A student who administers emergency medication to himself or herself in
accordance with subsection 1.
b. An individual because a student was permitted to possess emergency medication
in accordance with subsection 1.
3. For purposes of this section, "emergency medication" includes a prescription drug
delivered by inhalation to alleviate asthmatic symptoms and a device that contains a
premeasured dose of epinephrine to prevent or treat a life-threatening allergic
reaction.