Tennessee § 49-1-223 - Asthma — Development of comprehensive state plan — Report.
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§ 49-1-223. Asthma — Development of comprehensive state plan — Report.
The department of health, in consultation with the department of education and the bureau of TennCare, shall develop a comprehensive state plan to reduce the burden of asthma on school children in this state. The comprehensive plan shall, at a minimum: Promote the development of school asthma action plans between LEAs and local health agencies. School asthma action plans shall include emergency protocols for medical emergencies due to asthma complications; Encourage schools to have individual asthma action plans for students with asthma; Encourage in-service training for teachers, and encourage athletic coaches and athletes to participate in the American Lung Association's asthma treatment training; Encourage the development of education for local boards of education and the public concerning self-administration of asthma medications; and Promote procedures to reduce exposure to smoke, allergens and other irritants in school buildings, on school grounds and at school events. Acts 2008, ch. 1154, § 1.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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