HR 4063 · 109th Congress · Health

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-10-17· Sponsored by Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.(2006-05-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2005 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and make available to local educational agencies a voluntary policy to manage the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools. Directs that such policy address: (1) a parental obligation to provide the school with information regarding a student's food allergy and anaphylaxis; (2) communication strategies between schools and emergency medical services; (3) strategies to reduce the risk of exposure in classrooms and common areas; (4) food allergy management training of school personnel; (5) authorization of school personnel to administer epinephrine when the school nurse is not immediately available; and (6) creation of an individual health care plan tailored to each child's risk for anaphylaxis.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats2 Republicans1 Independent