"Florida Child Care Statute"
Licensing standards; child care facilities
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Summary
The primary statute authorizing the Florida Department of Children and Families to establish minimum health and safety standards for childcare facilities.
Full Description
This statute mandates the creation of rules for the care of children in licensed facilities, specifically addressing health and safety requirements. It provides the legal framework for administrative rules governing medical emergency procedures and the administration of prescription medications. It ensures that childcare providers are legally required to follow state-mandated health protocols, including those for chronic respiratory conditions.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Children and adults living with asthma.
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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.
Public Access to Epinephrine Rules
Rules Pertaining to Public Access to Auto-Injectable Epinephrine
Authorizes 'authorized entities' (including camps, restaurants, and sports arenas) to acquire, store, and administer auto-injectable epinephrine to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, provided they meet training and storage requirements.
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