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Committee advances measure requiring annual anaphylaxis training for teachers
Summary
Senate Bill 331, a mirror of the Emerson Kate Cole Act, was reported do-pass after a sponsor said it would require teachers to receive annual training on recognizing and treating anaphylaxis caused by food allergies.
The committee reported Senate Bill 331 with a do-pass recommendation after the sponsor described it as a mirror of the Emerson Kate Cole Act and said the bill would require annual training for teachers on how to recognize and treat anaphylaxis resulting from food allergies.
Representative Stinson told the committee the requirement is for annual training and that the bill mirrors the House version; he said the House version included an amendment he had sought and that both chambers' versions may reconcile later. He offered the bill for questions and indicated it could be allowed to progress depending on actions in the other chamber.
Committee members recorded no debate on the measure; the clerk announced a 12-0 voice vote and the bill was reported as do-pass.
Supporters described the bill as a straightforward safety measure aimed at reducing the risk of severe allergic reactions in schools by ensuring teacher awareness and readiness to respond to anaphylaxis.
