Breaking news: Governor Newsom signs the Muñoz SAFE ACT
Breaking news: Governor Newsom signs the Muñoz SAFE ACT
“Thank you, Governor Newsom for helping to make our schools safer and sending a powerful message to California students that we matter. ”
The Muñoz SAFE ACT- California AB 1651- 2023-2024
The Bill will help better protect students with food allergies on campus by doing the following:
1. Requiring Epinephrine Auto Injector (EIA) is to be stored in accessible and known locations for emergency use.
2. Notify all staff of the location of Epinephrine in an annual notice.
3. Requires schools to retain a physical copy of helpful instructional materials and best practices associated with the training near the site of the epinephrine.
4. Permits those with Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificates (engaged parents, afterschool programs, coaches, etc.- to be designated by school to receive training to administer epinephrine during emergency.
Bill Text - AB-1651 Pupil health: emergency medical care: epinephrine auto-injectors.
What is being said:
Pasadena Boy Inspires More Legislation to Help Allergic Students – Pasadena Now
California legislation requires accessible epinephrine in schools (healio.com)
This Pasadena 11-year-old just got a bill passed in Sacramento. Here’s why – Daily News