"Elijah's Law"
Elijah's Law - Child Care Food Allergy Management
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Summary
Requires the Department of Social Services to establish food allergy and anaphylaxis guidelines for childcare facilities.
Full Description
This newly enacted statute requires South Carolina childcare facilities to implement comprehensive food allergy management plans. The Department of Social Services must develop guidelines that include staff training, allergen-safe food preparation, and emergency protocols. The law is designed to ensure that all licensed childcare providers are equipped to prevent and respond to life-threatening allergic reactions.
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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