California AB228 requires public schools to provide epinephrine auto-injectors and trained personnel for emergency use.

California AB228, known as the Zacky’s Food Allergy Safety Treatment (FAST) Act, mandates that public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools provide emergency epinephrine auto-injectors and trained personnel for use in cases of anaphylaxis. These systems must be stored in accessible locations and available to school nurses or trained volunteers. The act also allows private schools to voluntarily provide these resources.

California AB228 requires public schools to provide epinephrine auto-injectors and trained personnel for emergency use.

California AB228, known as the Zacky’s Food Allergy Safety Treatment (FAST) Act, mandates that public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools provide emergency epinephrine auto-injectors and trained personnel for use in cases of anaphylaxis. These systems must be stored in accessible locations and available to school nurses or trained volunteers. The act also allows private schools to voluntarily provide these resources.