Asthma — Development of Comprehensive State Plan — Report

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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:

  1. 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;
  2. Encourage schools to have individual asthma action plans for students with asthma;
  3. Encourage in-service training for teachers, and encourage athletic coaches and athletes to participate in the American Lung Association's asthma treatment training;
  4. Encourage the development of education for local boards of education and the public concerning self-administration of asthma medications; and
  5. Promote procedures to reduce exposure to smoke, allergens and other irritants in school buildings, on school grounds and at school events.


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