Food Allergy Emergency Plan
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Summary
Requires Texas child-care centers to maintain a signed food allergy emergency plan for any child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Full Description
Under this regulation, child-care centers must have an individualized food allergy emergency plan for each child with a known food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional. The plan must list each food the child is allergic to, possible symptoms of exposure, and the specific steps to take in the event of a reaction. The document must be signed and dated by both the child's health-care professional and the parent before the child can be cared for.
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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Votes & Legislative History
Public Access to Epinephrine
Public Access to Epinephrine Act
Allows authorized entities, including camps and sports venues, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergency use on individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis.
Relating to the administration of medication for respiratory distress to a person at a school campus or school-sponsored activity
Authorizes school nurses and trained employees to administer medication for respiratory distress to any person on school property or at school activities.
Grade nine and grade 10 health education Standards of Learning; severe allergic reaction awareness training
Requires the Board of Education to include severe allergic reaction awareness training in the health education Standards of Learning for grades nine and 10.
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