AR HB1817

Establishes "Elijah's Law" requiring the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to create a statewide anaphylaxis policy for childcare facilities addressing prevention and emergency treatment protocols

Mandates the policy include weight-based epinephrine dosing guidelines, individualized emergency healthcare plans for children with food allergies, and strategies for reducing exposure to allergens

Requires childcare facilities to notify parents of the anaphylaxis policy upon enrollment and implement the policy within 6 months of receiving it from the Department of Education

Department of Education must distribute the policy to all childcare facilities within 1 year of the law's effective date and make informational materials available online

Childcare facilities may apply for federal Child Care and Development Block Grant funding to cover staff training costs and purchase epinephrine supplies appropriate for children of varying weights