Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Child Care Program [8 VAC 20 ‑ 790]
Action Amend regulation to require each child day center that participates in the Child Care Program to implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine and each family day home provider or at least one other caregiver employed by such pro
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 12/17/2025
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11/29/25  12:49 pm
Commenter: Allison

Opposed
 

There are far too many liability issues with this proposal. It would be best to leave decisions of medical treatment to trained professionals. Parents should be responsible for the medical care of their children, and this includes epipens that are prescribed to their children in case of medical emergency. They can inform the daycare employees of their child's personal needs in case of a severe allergic reaction and how they prefer it to be handled. I am sure that most parents would prefer that their children's medical care is in the hands of licensed medical professionals and is individualized to meet their child's own needs. 

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