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06/07/2024 07:31 PM
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House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: April 18, 2023 11:18 AM
From: Representative Carol Hill-Evans
To: All House members
Subject: Ensuring Lifesaving Asthma Medication is Available for Students
 
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, asthma impacts approximately 1 in 13 kids in Pennsylvania. This incurable disease affects the lungs and can be triggered by something as seemingly benign as pollen, leading to an asthma attack. Wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing are all characteristics of an asthma attack.
 
This legislation would allow schools in Pennsylvania to stock asthma medication or inhalers that can help save the lives of children experiencing asthma attacks or respiratory distress in schools. This life-saving medication, called a short-acting bronchodilator, is easy to administer, inexpensive, and safe.
 
Providing easy access to this medication allows children to immediately return to their learning environment increasing educational and health outcomes in our schools.
 
Please join me in supporting this critical legislation for the children in Pennsylvania’s schools.
 
 


Introduced as HB1084