1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to education; allowing schools to maintain a supply of oxygen;proposing 
1.3 	coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [121A.225] POSSESSION AND USE OF OXYGEN.
1.6 		Subdivision 1.Districts and schools permitted to maintain supply. (a) Districts and 
1.7 	schools may obtain and possess medical oxygen to be maintained and administered by a 
1.8 	school nurse or properly trained personnel to a student or other individual in an emergency 
1.9 	situation.
1.10 	(b) A district or school that stores medical oxygen must label and store the oxygen in 
1.11 	compliance with the United States Food and Drug Administration and Occupational Safety 
1.12 	and Health Administration regulations and guidance.
1.13 		Subd. 2.Arrangements with manufacturers. A district or school may enter into 
1.14 	arrangements with licensed manufacturers and distributors of oxygen and oxygen 
1.15 	administration equipment at fair-market, free, or reduced prices. A third party, other than 
1.16 	a manufacturer or supplier, may pay for a school's supply of oxygen and oxygen 
1.17 	administration equipment.

1.18 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2017.