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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12/11/25  7:43 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Unfair to workers and small businesses
 

From what I understand as a citizen/parent, this puts too much expense and responsibility on the shoulders of childcare workers and small businesses. While I understand the seriousness of allergic response in children, I don’t think it’s an appropriate expectation that childcare operations universally be capable of purchasing, maintaining stock, and appropriately administering this medication. The financial expense and mental toll on childcare providers to also be responsible for this level of medical intervention seems beyond the scope of their work and certainly their salaries. 

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