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CT HB06034

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Hampton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Title 10 to create a comprehensive protocol protecting students with life-threatening food allergies in schools
  • Requires separate authorizations for students to self-carry and self-administer automatic epinephrine injectors
  • Prohibits food-based celebrations and rewards in schools
  • Mandates standardized annual training for all school staff on food-allergy awareness, management, bullying prevention, and emergency anaphylaxis response procedures
  • Eliminates parental ability to prohibit epinephrine administration to students during allergic emergencies

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Overall Safety Management And Social And Emotional Well-being Of Students With Life-threatening Food Allergies.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Education

2/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Education2/7/2017
Public Health1/19/2017

Full Bill Text

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