An Act Relative to Food Allergy Awareness in Schools
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Summary
Requires school districts and private schools to maintain a comprehensive Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan to address safety and training.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
DC Stock Epinephrine Law
District of Columbia School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015
Authorizes public, private, and charter schools in the District of Columbia to maintain a supply of stock epinephrine auto-injectors for use by trained personnel on students or staff experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of a prior diagnosis.
Elijah's Law
Elijah's Law
Requires the commissioner of health to establish anaphylactic policies for child care programs to protect children with severe food allergies.
Allergy Safe Schools Act
Increases food allergy safety in public schools by requiring a nurse in every school, staff training on anaphylaxis, medical action plans, and prohibiting food at school celebrations.
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