This bill aims to enhance the safety and management of anaphylaxis in school districts and licensed child care programs in Nebraska. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the State Department of Education, to develop model policies for anaphylaxis prevention and response. These policies will include guidelines for emergency protocols, individualized health care plans for children with allergies, communication strategies, and risk reduction measures. Additionally, the bill requires that school districts adopt their own anaphylaxis policies by July 1, 2026, and that licensed child care programs caring for children with known allergies implement specific policies addressing anaphylaxis incidents.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that starting January 1, 2026, insurance policies must limit the out-of-pocket cost for medically necessary epinephrine injectors to no more than sixty dollars for a two-pack. This provision aims to ensure that individuals have affordable access to essential allergy medications. The bill also emphasizes the importance of regular updates to the anaphylaxis policies to align with best practices and requires that these policies be published in relevant handbooks or manuals for transparency and accessibility. The original section 71-1908 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-1908