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ERIC Number: EJ1325312
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Feb
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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A National Review of State Laws for Stock Epinephrine in Schools
Volerman, Anna; Brindley, Claire; Amerson, Nancy; Pressley, Tiffanie; Woolverton, Nikki
Journal of School Health, v92 n2 p209-222 Feb 2022
Background: Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction with significant risk for children with allergies. Access to potentially life-saving medication is critical for these children. This review aims to describe state laws and policies guiding stock epinephrine in schools for allergic or anaphylactic events and detail recommendations for best practices. Methods: This paper is a comprehensive review of the 50 states and the District of Columbia's (DC) laws and policies for stock epinephrine at schools for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Results: All 50 states and DC allow undesignated epinephrine in schools to use for allergic or anaphylactic reactions. A key difference arises in whether states allow (N = 37) or mandate (N = 14) that schools stock epinephrine. States exhibit differences in the body responsible for developing stock epinephrine policy (N = 48), along with stakeholders responsible for developing procedures (N = 30) and implementing them (N = 19). Differences also exist in state epinephrine procurement, administration, training, and liability. Conclusions: This review of stock epinephrine laws and policies highlights the significant variation in state legislation despite widespread adoption. Only one-quarter of states mandate that schools have stock epinephrine available for emergency use, underscoring need for a more unified approach with consistent guidelines, comprehensive training, and possible funding for implementation.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH) (DHHS); Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (DHHS); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (DHHS/PHS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: K23HL143128; 1NUE1EH0013730100
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