This bill amends section 1006.07 of the Florida Statutes to establish a comprehensive anaphylaxis policy for public schools. It mandates that each district school board ensure that emergency action plans for students with allergies are effective at all times while on campus, including during extracurricular activities and before- and after-school programs. Additionally, the bill requires that school personnel, as well as employees and contracted personnel of before- and after-school programs, receive training on preventing and responding to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. The training must include the administration of emergency epinephrine, such as autoinjectors and nasal sprays.
Furthermore, the bill authorizes the State Board of Education to adopt rules to implement this anaphylaxis policy, including the identification of an approved training curriculum. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.