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Food Allergy EducationEnactedState Checked 10/2/2026 Link Unconfirmed

Ohio School Food Allergy Policy Requirements

Ohio ORC 3313.713 2018

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Source AgencyOhio Department of Education and Workforce
Last Updated2026-10-02
Last Verified2026-10-02
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Summary

Requires school districts to establish written policies for protecting students with food allergies and allows for the procurement of stock epinephrine.

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Core Patient Populations

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People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.

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Signed Into Law
AnaphylaxisEnacted
Signed into Law
Checked 10/2/2026 Source Active Education

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.

District of Columbia B21-0006
Official Government Source
Official Government Source
Signed Into Law
Food AllergyEnacted
Signed into Law
Verified Checked 10/2/2026 Link Unconfirmed Child Care

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.

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SponsorSenator Shelley Mayer
NY S218A 2019
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-10-02
Food AllergyPending
In Committee
Verified Checked 10/2/2026 Link Unconfirmed Education

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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SponsorSenator Chitlik
NC S1011 2026
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-10-02

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