CA AB2042

State Department of Social Services must establish an anaphylactic policy by July 1, 2024, in consultation with the State Department of Education, pediatric physicians, parents of children with allergies, childcare administrators, and nonprofit allergy organizations.

Policy must include procedures for trained volunteers to administer epinephrine auto-injectors, emergency response protocols, prevention and recognition training, individual health care plans for allergic children, and allergen reduction strategies.

Training course on anaphylaxis prevention, recognition, and response must be provided at no cost to employees during regular working hours, with consideration for multiple languages and online instruction.

Child daycare personnel who administer epinephrine in good faith compliance with the policy are exempt from civil liability and criminal prosecution, except in cases of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

Child daycare facilities may implement the policy on or before January 1, 2025, and must notify parents or guardians of enrolled children about the policy annually if adopted.