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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12/8/25  1:02 pm
Commenter: Virginia Zirkle

STRONGLY OPPOSE
 

I am a licensed child care provider in Virginia, and I oppose the mandatory stock EpiPen requirements. This mandate creates significant financial burdens and liability risks for providers while placing medical responsibilities on individuals without medical training. It has always been a decision between the parents and the children's doctor. They are prescribed EpiPens. You are putting these children's lives in danger. I urge you to reconsider this requirement and develop more practical alternatives. 

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