Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers [8 VAC 20 ‑ 780]
Action Amend regulation to require each child day center to implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 12/17/2025
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11/20/25  11:19 am
Commenter: Francis Asbury Preschool and Kindergarten

Required Stock Epinephrine for Child Day Centers
 

I am writing to share my concerns regarding the Stock Epinephrine proposed requirements for day cares and preschools in Virginia.  After much thought and research, I feel compelled to speak out.  As a director and a parent, I am uncomfortable taking on the responsibility of deciding a child is in need of medical attention.  I would not be happy with a non-medically trained person making that decision for my own child.  After having spoken to a friend who is a trained nurse, I further understand that I could do more harm than good by taking on a role that I am not truly trained to take on.  Furthermore, we are here to help our children to the best of our abilities and not to take on task that could harm not only the child, but their families and my own as well.  

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