N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-19-16: Asthma - Anaphylaxis - Self-administration of medication by student - 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.