The Pennsylvania General Assembly presented HB 803 to Gov. Tom Corbett for his expected signature on Oct. 23.
The bill allows schools to be proactive in preventing allergic reactions in students, said State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).
The legislation requires that schools may keep a supply of epi-pens, on the condition that they are in a secure location.
The bill also requires the Pennsylvania Department of Health to provide staff with training for the administration of this medicine in emergencies
The bill also provides civil immunity to those who administer this injection in good faith.
