I am opposed to this proposed mandate because it places an unreasonable medical and financial burden on small child care providers. Stocking and maintaining EpiPens—along with the required specialized training—not only adds significant ongoing costs, but also forces providers into medical decision-making and liability risks that go far beyond our role. Child care educators are not medical professionals, and being required to diagnose and administer emergency medication to children without known allergies creates unnecessary legal exposure and the potential for accidental harm. While I fully support keeping children safe, this proposal shifts critical medical responsibilities onto providers in a way that is neither practical nor appropriate.