FL H0065

Each Florida district school board must adopt an anaphylaxis policy for every school in the district, including procedures, treatment plans, and emergency protocols for responding to allergic reactions

School personnel, including before-school and after-school program employees and contractors, must be trained on preventing and responding to allergic reactions, including use of epinephrine autoinjectors; at least 50% of before- and after-school personnel must complete training within 3 months of employment

Policies must include guidelines for individualized emergency health care plans for students with food or other allergies, strategies to reduce allergen exposure, and a communication plan for sharing allergy information with students and parents in a developmentally appropriate manner

Each district must review and update its policy at least every 3 years, publish it on the school district's website, and provide annual notification to parents including the policy and contact information for relevant district employees

The Florida Department of Education must publish each district's anaphylaxis policy on its website, and the State Board of Education may adopt rules to administer these requirements; effective date is July 1, 2024