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MA S228

MA S228
To establish food allergy plans


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish food allergy plans. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a program within the Department of Public Health to combat food allergies and raise awareness about their prevalence and dangers. It also requires schools to maintain a stock supply of non-patient specific epinephrine, which can be used in the event of an anaphylactic emergency. The bill provides legal protections for school personnel who administer epinephrine, and it directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Public Health to help schools obtain funding for the non-patient specific epinephrine.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2365 (on 03/22/2018)

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