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  2:34 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

CONCERNED ABOUT EPIPEN
 

We are educators, not medical professionals. We don't have training to diagnose when a child is experiencing anaphylaxis, especially in children without known allergies.The liability risks are unclear. If something goes wrong—whether we give the EpiPen or don't give it—we could face lawsuits that end our ability to provide care.We fear accidentally harming a child through incorrect administration or giving medication when it's not actually needed.

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