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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12/2/25  9:31 am
Commenter: Audrey

Strongly Oppose
 

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. 

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