Minimum Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers
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Summary
Mandates that child care centers have written plans for children with special medical needs, including food allergies.
Full Description
Arkansas licensing rules require that a child with a known food allergy must have a written individualized plan on file that includes symptoms of an allergic reaction and the specific steps to take in an emergency. The facility must also ensure that food prepared for children with allergies is kept separate to prevent cross-contamination. Staff who administer emergency medication must be trained and documented as such in facility records.
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
New Jersey Child Care Epinephrine Bill
Requires child care centers to be equipped with epinephrine
Pending legislation that would require licensed child care centers to maintain a supply of epinephrine and ensure staff are trained to administer it.
Childcare Epinephrine Law
Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Provides legal framework for the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in child day care settings, including training and immunity provisions.
Food allergy awareness
Requires restaurants to display a notice informing consumers to communicate food allergies to employees and mandates staff communication of such information to management.
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