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.
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