TAAIS Legislative Efforts
TAAIS members serve on the State Implementation Committee for SB66, SB579, and SB1367. They are developing training materials and policies for stocking epinephrine auto-injectors in Texas public schools, publicly funded charter schools, private schools, public colleges and universities and daycare centers to be used in case of emergency. HB4260 was passed in the 2019 legislative session to allow for stocking of epinephrine auto-injectors in public places. Our members are currently working on a bill to require food allergy posters in restaurants and food allergy training for employees. Prescription asthma medications can now be stocked in the health clinic on public and private school campuses.
Senate Bill 66
What is SB66?
The Texas Legislature passed SB66 in the 2015 Legislative Session and SB579 and SB1367 during the 2017 Legislative Session. These bills allow for stocking epinephrine auto-injectors in Texas public schools and publicly funded charter schools, private schools and public colleges and universities to be used in case of emergency. Legal liability protection is provided to those involved.
How is TAAIS involved?
The TAAIS Task Force has compiled this information to be distributed to any school district, individual school whether public or private, college or university that plans to implement epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use in their district or school.
Helpful Information
CDC Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
CDC Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training Resources
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training Resources for Texas Schools
Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies at Risk for Anaphylaxis (Texas Education Code Chapter 38 Sec. 38.051)
Texas Health & Human Services Website about Allergies & Anaphylaxis
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/schoolhealth/allergiesandanaphylaxis/