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 emergency response. These policies will include guidelines for staff training, communication plans regarding allergies, and strategies to minimize exposure to allergens. 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 includes provisions to maintain personal rights and immunities for individuals responding to allergic reactions. The original section 71-1908 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, is repealed as part of this legislative update.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
Final Reading: 71-1908