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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico schools will now be able to stock emergency medication to treat students who suffer asthma attacks or allergic reactions.
Gov. Susana Martinez is expected to sign Senate Bill 75 into law Sunday at the American Lung Association's Albuquerque office.
The legislation will allow school nurses to administer the medication even to students who don't have a prescription.
Supporters say this will help quickly treat children who haven't been diagnosed with a respiratory problem but suffer an asthma attack at school.
However, those who have asthma often carry their medications.
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