Tennessee § 49-1-223 Asthma - Development of comprehensive state plan - Report

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§ 49-1-223 — Asthma - Development of comprehensive state plan - Report

Tennessee § 49-1-223

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-223 (2026).

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The department of health, in consultation with the department of education and the bureau of TennCare, shall develop a comprehensive state plan to reduce the burden of asthma on school children in this state. The comprehensive plan shall, at a minimum:

(1)Promote the development of school asthma action plans between LEAs and local health agencies. School asthma action plans shall include emergency protocols for medical emergencies due to asthma complications;

(2)Encourage schools to have individual asthma action plans for students with asthma;

(3)Encourage in-service training for teachers, and encourage athletic coaches and athletes to participate in the American Lung Association's asthma treatment training;

(4)Encourage the development of education for local boards of education and th

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The department of health, in consultation with the department of education and the bureau of TennCare, shall develop a comprehensive state plan to reduce the burden of asthma on school children in this state. The comprehensive plan shall, at a minimum: (1) Promote the development of school asthma action plans between LEAs and local health agencies. School asthma action plans shall include emergency protocols for medical emergencies due to asthma complications; (2) Encourage schools to have individual asthma action plans for students with asthma; (3) Encourage in-service training for teachers, and encourage athletic coaches and athletes to participate in the American Lung Association's asthma treatment training; (4) Encourage the development of education for local boards of education and the public concerning self-administration of asthma medications; and (5) Promote procedures to reduce exposure to smoke, allergens and other irritants in school buildings, on school grounds and at school events.