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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12/4/25  2:55 pm
Commenter: Fairfax County Park Authority

Required Stock Epinephrine
 

The proposed policy would introduce a significant financial burden that would need to be addressed. If implemented, we would require a minimum of eight devices each year, at an estimated cost of $290–$850 per device, in addition to ongoing replacement expenses due to their short 12–18 month shelf life. We do appreciate that the training to administer the epi-pens will be provided free of cost.  Should this mandate go into effect, we hope that funding or a subsidy will be provided to also help offset the device purchase costs.

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