Tag: legislation
Expansive School Food Allergy Policies Passed by State House
Legislation and task force recommendations serve as a model for other states and municipalities to follow suit.
Dillon’s Law and the Power of Local Activism
Local activism and a strong commitment to a cause leads to changes that help prevent tragedies for other families.
A Nurse for Every School
"In a school setting, we may be the only link to emergency medical care that a child or staff has...."
What We Learned from the Passing of Megan Lee
There's an underlying problem that portends similar tragedies in the US, but it doesn't have to be that way.
County to Raise Funds for Life Saving Stock Epinephrine – Should They Have to?
Stock epinephrine is a necessity. Should its availability depend on the efforts of dedicated officials?
FARE Update on Pending Airline Legislation
Here is an update on FARE's appeal that we published earlier in the week.
DARK Act Restricting GMO Labeling Defeated in Senate
The legislation would have stopped states from requiring the labeling of GMOs.
Support the NURSE Act Introduced in the Senate
We are firm believers that school nurses play an invaluable role in supporting the health and safety of our children and that every school should have access to a nurse throughout the day.
Listen: SnackSafely.com CEO Dave Bloom on WPG Talk Radio’s “Middays with Michelle Show”
A half hour segment devoted entirely to issues of relevance to families coping with food allergies.
NJ Bill Permitting Stock Epinephrine in Places of Public Accommodation Signed into Law
The law allows individuals who have completed a training course to obtain and administer epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use, and employers of those individuals to obtain stock epinephrine for use by them.
