"Elijah's Law"
Elijah's Law
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Summary
Requires the California Department of Social Services to create guidelines for childcare facilities to prevent and respond to anaphylaxis, including staff training and emergency protocols.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
School-age children with allergies and asthma, plus school staff.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
Pupil health: epinephrine delivery systems
Updates California law to allow schools to stock any FDA-approved epinephrine delivery system (e.g., nasal sprays) and clarifies requirements for preschools.
Access to Emergency Medications Amendment Act of 2023
Mandates that DC public and charter schools stock undesignated epinephrine, albuterol, and glucagon, and requires staff training for administrators of medication.
Anaphylaxis in Public and Charter Schools
Requires K-8 public school personnel to be prepared and trained to administer emergency epinephrine for students experiencing anaphylaxis, including during before/after-school care.
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