Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Standards for Licensed Family Day Homes [8 VAC 20 ‑ 800]
Action Amend regulation to require each family day home provider or other caregiver to be trained in epinephrine administration; notification requirements to parents required
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 12/17/2025
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11/20/25  10:15 am
Commenter: Anonymous

Opposed
 

I do not believe it is safe for child care centers to purchase and use Epi-pens that have not been prescribed by a doctor for a specific child. Therefore, I don't think Family Day Homes should be required to have someone trained to use them.

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