I strongly support protecting children from severe allergic reactions. However, I respectfully but firmly oppose this mandate in its current form and urge its removal from the fast-track process.

Mandating non-medical childcare staff to assess symptoms and administer a powerful prescription drug to children without a diagnosed allergy significantly increases liability exposure. In an industry already struggling with skyrocketing liability insurance premiums, this new risk could drive premiums even higher – further threatening the financial viability of childcare programs throughout the state.