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CS/CS/SB 1514 — Anaphylaxis in Public and Charter Schools
by Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Education Pre-K – 12 Committee; and Senators Smith, Arrington, Davis, and Avila
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Education Pre-K - 12 Committee (ED)
This bill requires district school boards and charter school governing boards to ensure that the emergency action plan for anaphylaxis for each student in kindergarten through grade eight is in effect and accessible at all times when the student is on campus, including during extracurricular activities, athletics, school dances, and contracted before-and-after-school programs at the school.
The bill also requires district school boards and charter school governing boards to ensure that each school serving these grade levels provides training to an adequate number of school personnel and contracted staff in preventing and responding to allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. The training must include instruction on recognizing the signs of an anaphylactic reaction and administering an FDA-approved epinephrine delivery device that has a pre-measured, appropriate weight-based dose.
The bill requires the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to adopt rules by October 1, 2025, including identifying an approved training curriculum.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 113-0