Section 3314.144 | Procurement of inhalers by community school.
(A) As used in this section, "inhaler" has the same meaning as in section 3313.7113 of the Revised Code.
(B) With the approval of its governing authority, a community school may procure inhalers in the manner prescribed by section 3313.7113 of the Revised Code. A community school that elects to do so shall comply with all provisions of that section as if it were a school district.
(C) A community school, a member of a community school governing authority, or a community school employee or contractor is not liable in damages in a civil action for injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly arises from an act or omission associated with procuring, maintaining, accessing, or using an inhaler under this section, unless the act or omission constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.
This division does not eliminate, limit, or reduce any other immunity or defense that a community school or governing authority, member of a community school governing authority, or community school employee or contractor may be entitled to under Chapter 2744. or any other provision of the Revised Code or under the common law of this state.
(D) A community school may accept donations of inhalers from a wholesale distributor of dangerous drugs or a manufacturer of dangerous drugs, as defined in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code, and may accept donations of money from any person to purchase inhalers.
(E) A community school that elects to procure inhalers under this section shall report to the department of education and workforce each procurement and occurrence in which an inhaler is used from the school's supply of inhalers.
Last updated August 8, 2023 at 10:17 AM
Available Versions of this Section
- February 1, 2016 – House Bill 39 - 131st General Assembly [ View February 1, 2016 Version ]
- October 3, 2023 – Amended by House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly [ View October 3, 2023 Version ]