A 4789
Concerns food allergy safety, emergency preparedness, and anaphylaxis response in child care settings.
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Bill overview
This bill, known as "Elijah’s Law," aims to improve food allergy safety and emergency response in child care settings. It requires licensed child care centers and family day care homes to implement anaphylaxis training programs for staff, maintain undesignated stock epinephrine, and develop written emergency action policies. The legislation also establishes clear procedures for responding to suspected allergic reactions and provides liability protections for staff who administer epinephrine in good faith.
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