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2018 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 158 - CONDUCT OF SCHOOLS -- SPECIAL PROGRAMS
.832 Definitions for KRS 158.830 to 158.838.

Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 158.832 (2018)
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158.832 Definitions for KRS 158.830 to 158.838. As used in KRS 158.830 to 158.838: (1) "Anaphylaxis" means an allergic reaction resulting from sensitization following prior contact with an antigen which can be a life-threatening emergency. Anaphylaxis may be triggered by, among other agents, foods, drugs, injections, insect stings, and physical activity. (2) "Medications" means all medicines individually prescribed by a health care practitioner for the student that pertain to his or her asthma or used to treat anaphylaxis, including but not limited to EpiPen or other auto-injectible epinephrine; (3) "Health care practitioner" means a physician or other health care provider who has prescriptive authority; (4) "Self-administration" means the student's use of his or her prescribed asthma or anaphylaxis medications, pursuant to prescription or written direction from the health care practitioner; and (5) "Seizure action plan" means a written, individualized health plan designed to acknowledge and prepare for the health care needs of a student diagnosed with a seizure disorder that is prepared by the student's treating physician. Effective: July 14, 2018 History: Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 153, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2018. -- Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 132, sec. 5, effective April 21, 2004. -- Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 50, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2002. Legislative Research Commission Note (7/14/2018). 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 153, sec. 5, provides that 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 153 may be cited as the "Lyndsey Crunk Act." This statute was amended in Section 1 of that Act.
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