Missouri HB2490 establishes provisions for allergy prevention and response in child care facilities, including policies and training for staff.
Missouri HB2490 mandates that licensed child care providers adopt policies on allergy prevention and response, prioritizing potentially deadly food-borne allergies. The bill requires these policies to be in place by July 1, 2028. It also outlines the roles of child care facility staff, other children, and parents in managing allergies, and addresses confidentiality issues regarding medical information. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in collaboration with professional associations, must develop model policies by July 1, 2027.
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