NY State Guidelines for Managing Allergies and Anaphylaxis in Schools

The Guidelines for Managing Allergies and Anaphylaxis in Schools have been updated and are available at School Health Services | New York State Education Department (nysed.gov).
The updated guidelines comply with Public Health Law 2500-H*2, This law requires the New York State (NYS) Commissioner of Health in consultation with the NYS Commissioner of Education to establish an anaphylactic policy for school districts, setting forth guidelines and procedures to be followed for both the prevention of anaphylaxis and to be used during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis – which is encompassed in these revised guidelines.
Schools must implement or update as appropriate their anaphylactic policy within 6 months of receipt of the guidelines.
Schools must notify parents/guardians to make them aware of the allergy and anaphylaxis policies.
Outlined in the guidelines are additional provisions and requirements in the law, including but not limited to, written procedure and treatment plans, dissemination of information related to allergies, strategies to reduce exposure to allergens, and a communication plan to students and parents/guardians.
For questions, please contact the Office of Student Support Services at studentsupportservices@nysed.gov or 518-486-6090.