Please Support support for Pennsylvania House Bills 1043 and 1044

We are writing to urge your support for Pennsylvania House Bills 1043 and 1044, critical legislation that strengthens our ability to safeguard the health and safety of students across the Commonwealth.

These bills modernize existing laws to:

• Expand student access to life-saving  epinephrine delivery systems

• Ensure school nurses, staff, bus drivers, and crossing guards are better equipped to respond to emergencies

• Align language with current medical standards by broadening definitions from "auto-injectors" to inclusive epinephrine delivery systems

As frontline healthcare providers in our schools, your voice is essential in advocating for these changes. These bills recognize the vital role you play and help ensure our students have the protections they need—especially those with severe allergies..

We also want to extend our sincere thanks to Representative Dr. Arvind Venkat for working closely with the Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners (PASNAP) to craft and introduce this legislation. His partnership with the school nursing community reflects a deep understanding of the real-world challenges we face and a shared commitment to putting student health first.

Please consider reaching out to your legislators to express your support for HB 1043 and 1044—and encourage others in your network to do the same.

Together, we can help ensure safer, healthier school environments for every child in Pennsylvania.