Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Standards for Licensed Family Day Homes [8 VAC 20 ‑ 800]
Action Amend regulation to require each family day home provider or other caregiver to be trained in epinephrine administration; notification requirements to parents required
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 12/17/2025
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12/5/25  4:30 pm
Commenter: Jessica Petchenick

Opposition to EpiPen requirement
 

I am a parent whose child attends a wonderful, small in-home daycare in Warrenton. I am writing to express concern about the proposed mandatory stock EpiPen requirement. My child's provider does an excellent job caring for and educating my child, and I trust them completely within their area of expertise. However, I do not believe it is fair or appropriate to require them to make complex medical decisions without proper medical training. The liability risks could force good providers out of business, which would devastate families like mine who depend on quality, affordable child care. Please work with providers to develop solutions that don't place unreasonable burdens on them.



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