Question 1

What is PolicyPantry?

Accepted Answer

PolicyPantry is a free national database of verified U.S. food allergy, asthma, anaphylaxis, epinephrine access, celiac, alpha-gal, EoE, FPIES, MCAS, and respiratory health laws across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. It also helps citizens find their legislators, send AI-drafted advocacy letters, track pending bills, and monitor allergen recalls.

Question 2

Which states have stock epinephrine laws for schools?

Accepted Answer

Most U.S. states have laws permitting or requiring schools to stock undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies. PolicyPantry's Stock Epinephrine & Asthma Inhaler Laws page lets you compare which states require, permit, or lack stock epinephrine policies, along with training and immunity provisions.

Question 3

Can a student self-carry an epinephrine auto-injector at school?

Accepted Answer

Most states allow students with prescribed epinephrine to self-carry and self-administer at school, but requirements vary by state. PolicyPantry's School & Childcare Allergy Laws page details self-carry, self-administer, and training requirements for all 50 states.

Question 4

What is Elijah's Law?

Accepted Answer

Elijah's Law refers to state legislation named for Elijah Alavi that strengthens food allergy safety in schools and childcare, including epinephrine access, allergy training for staff, and emergency response protocols. Several states have enacted versions of Elijah's Law; search PolicyPantry's law database to find your state's version.

Question 5

How do I find my legislators to advocate for allergy or asthma laws?

Accepted Answer

PolicyPantry's Find Your Legislators tool looks up your federal and state representatives by address, shows their contact info and report cards on allergy and asthma policy, and lets you send AI-drafted advocacy letters directly from the platform.

Question 6

Are food allergies covered under the ADA and Section 504?

Accepted Answer

Severe, life-threatening food allergies can qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, requiring reasonable accommodations in schools, workplaces, and public programs. PolicyPantry's Legal Rights page explains these protections and how state laws build on them.

Question 7

How does PolicyPantry verify its law data?

Accepted Answer

Every legislation record is sourced only from official government sources such as Congress.gov, GovInfo, eCFR, the Federal Register, state legislatures, and state and local agencies. New records enter an admin review queue and are hidden from public pages until verified. No synthetic or fabricated legislative data is permitted.

Question 8

Does PolicyPantry track food and drug allergen recalls?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PolicyPantry's Recall Tracker monitors FDA and USDA food, drug, and supplement recalls related to undeclared allergens, and the AI Recall Scanner matches recalls to products you save in your personal pantry.

State						Score
Arizona						3/5
Arkansas						3/5
Illinois						3/5
Maryland						3/5
Minnesota						3/5
New Hampshire						3/5
Texas						3/5
Utah						3/5
Alabama						2/5
California						2/5
Indiana						2/5
Missouri						2/5
New Mexico						2/5
North Carolina						2/5
Vermont						2/5
Wyoming						2/5
Alaska						1/5
Colorado						1/5
District of Columbia						1/5
Iowa						1/5
Louisiana						1/5
Michigan						1/5
North Dakota						1/5
Ohio						1/5
Oklahoma						1/5
Pennsylvania						1/5
Rhode Island						1/5
South Dakota						1/5
Washington						1/5
Wisconsin						1/5
Connecticut						0/5
Delaware						0/5
Federal						0/5
Florida						0/5
Georgia						0/5
Guam						0/5
Hawaii						0/5
Idaho						0/5
Kansas						0/5
Kentucky						0/5
Maine						0/5
Massachusetts						0/5
Mississippi						0/5
Montana						0/5
Nebraska						0/5
Nevada						0/5
New Jersey						0/5
New York						0/5
Northern Mariana Islands						0/5
Oregon						0/5
Puerto Rico						0/5
South Carolina						0/5
Tennessee						0/5
Virginia						0/5
West Virginia						0/5

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