Parents should notify the school nurse of a student who has any allergies, especially if the student is severely allergic to bee stings, insect bites, or food products. Documentation of allergies along with a treatment plan from the medical provider must be updated yearly and submitted to the health office prior to the start of the school year. All medications needed to mitigate anaphylaxis allergic reactions must be provided by the parent/guardian to the Health Office.
Pursuant to Public Act 14-176, schools are required to maintain epinephrine in cartridge injectors to be administered as emergency first aid to students who experience allergic reactions when the student does not have a prior written authorization from parent/guardian or a prior written order from a qualified medical professional for the administration of epinephrine. Public Act 14-176 provides that epinephrine may be administered on an emergency basis by a school nurse, or in the absence of the school nurse, by a qualified school employee who has completed the training program required by the state statute.
If you do not want your child to be given epinephrine in an emergency, please notify the school nurse in writing.