NE LB457

Department of Health and Human Services must develop model anaphylaxis policies for school districts and licensed child care programs, including emergency protocols, individualized health care plans, and strategies to reduce allergen exposure, with updates required at least every three years

School boards must adopt written anaphylaxis policies by July 1, 2026, and publish them in student handbooks; existing policies that meet requirements may remain in effect

Licensed child care programs caring for children with known food or other allergies must adopt anaphylaxis policies by July 1, 2026, and publish them in parent handbooks or program manuals

Beginning January 1, 2026, health insurance policies and self-funded employee benefit plans must cap out-of-pocket costs for a two-pack of medically necessary epinephrine injectors at $60 maximum

Existing liability protections under section 25-21,280 for individuals responding to life-threatening asthma or allergic reactions remain unchanged