Skip to main content
Back to Database
Food AllergyPendingFederal Checked 9/5/2026 Official Source

School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act

United States S.1503 2013
DJ
Primary Sponsor
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
epinephrine accessanaphylaxisallergiesasthma

Transparency & Verification

Verified from Official Source
Source AgencyU.S. Congress
Last Updated2026-09-09
Last Verified2026-09-09
Verified ByPolicyPantry Editorial Team
Official Source URL https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1503 Link Unconfirmed — this source may not match this law (Blocked)

Turn this bill into a campaign your supporters can send to their legislators.

Last checked: 2026-11-06 Last changed: 2026-09-11 Confidence: 100/100 approved

Policy Pantry collects information from official and trusted public sources. Legislative information can change quickly. Always review the linked official government source for the most current details.

AI Plain-Language Summary

Click "Generate" to create an AI-powered plain-language summary of this legislation.

Summary

Amends the Public Health Service Act, with respect to asthma-related grants for child health services, to give an additional preference to a state that allows self-administration of asthma and anaphylaxis medication and makes a certification concerning civil liability protection for trained personnel administering epinephrine.

Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It

Core Patient Populations

[object Object] Food Allergyepinephrine accessanaphylaxisallergiesasthma

People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.

Advocacy Groups Backing This Legislation

No advocacy organizations are currently tracked as backing this bill.Browse advocacy organizations →

Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session113th Congress (2013-2014)
Introduced2013-09-12
CommitteeSenate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Passed House
Passed Senate
SignedN/A
VetoedN/A
Effective DateN/A

Votes & Legislative History

Passed House
Passed Senate

Legislative History & Resources

Take Action on This Law

Send a letter or generate testimony about this legislation.

Advocate Connect

See who's supporting this law, find advocates with shared goals, and combine advocacy efforts and letters to amplify your impact.

Log in to join as an advocate and connect with others supporting this law.

Be the first advocate to support this law and invite others to combine efforts.

Signed Into Law
Food AllergyEnacted
Signed into Law
Verified Checked 11/6/2026 Link Unconfirmed Education

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.

VA § 22.1-274.2:1 2024
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-11-06
Food AllergyRegulation
Regulation
Checked 11/6/2026 Source Active Child Care

Youth Facility Health Records Rule

Health record maintenance for youth facilities

Requires youth facilities to maintain health records for youth, including allergy information and current medications, and ensures that all medical equipment (like inhalers and epinephrine) is transferred securely with the youth.

Arkansas 9 CAR § 100-432
Official Government Source
Official Government Source
Food AllergyProposed
In Committee
Verified Checked 11/5/2026 Official Source Restaurants

Allergy awareness and training in restaurants

Requires food service establishments to implement allergy awareness training for staff regarding major food allergens.

LR
SponsorLinda Rosenthal
NY A1397 2025
Official Government Source
Official Government Source Verified 2026-11-05

While we strive for accuracy, information may change over time. Always double-check and verify against official sources before relying on it.

PolicyPantry

Connecting America to Allergy Knowledge, Laws, and Care.

Empowering advocates for allergy, asthma & anaphylaxis rights nationwide.

Follow @policypantry

Educational Disclaimer: The information on this platform is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions about a medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. While we strive for accuracy, please double-check and verify any information found here against official sources before relying on it.

Policy Pantry™ is a health policy technology platform empowering communities through legislation, advocacy, and innovation.

© 2026 Policy Pantry LLC. All Rights Reserved.