"Elijah's Law"
Childcare providers: food allergies: emergency epinephrine auto-injectors
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Summary
Requires the State Department of Social Services to establish food allergy protocols for child day care facilities, including emergency epinephrine use.
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
Rules for Public Access to Epinephrine
Allows authorized entities (such as camps, tour guides, and venues) to possess and administer epinephrine to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, providing legal immunity for those who act in good faith.
Elijah's Law
An Act to Establish Elijah's Law in Arkansas
Requires the Department of Education and Department of Health to establish a statewide anaphylaxis policy for childcare facilities, including emergency protocols, weight-based epinephrine dosing guidelines, and staff training.
Public Access to Epinephrine Rule
Auto-injectable epinephrine use by an authorized entity
Allows authorized entities, including restaurants and sports arenas, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use by trained personnel.
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