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Asthma Inhaler Law Passes
Effective July 30, 2004, all Maine school children with asthma will be able to carry their asthma inhalers to school. The law will require that the student have parent or guardian permission, along with their physician's written approval.
ALA-ME would like to thank: The sponsor of the Bill, Representative Christopher Barstow and co-sponsor Senator Douglas. A special thank you to Susan Villanueva who advocated for the Bill on behalf of her daughter Jeanette , who has severe asthma.
Governor Baldacci Signs An Act To Authorize Certain School Children To Carry Emergency Medications on Their Person.
Chris Scott, age 13 of Augusta, who has asthma, shows the Governor how to use an asthma inhaler with a spacer.
