Students with Severe Allergies (epinephrine use)

Our school health team is trained and prepared to manage anaphylaxis in schools using either a student’s prescribed epinephrine or stock epinephrine.

Students with a history of, or risk for, life‑threatening allergic reactions may self‑administer epinephrine if approved, or parents/guardians may provide an epinephrine auto‑injector to be securely housed in the school clinic. Students may carry and self‑administer an epinephrine auto‑injector at school, during school‑sponsored activities, and while traveling to or from these activities with written authorization from both a parent/guardian and the student’s medical provider. Authorization forms must be completed each school year.

The School Board authorizes trained school personnel, under a physician‑approved protocol, to recognize anaphylaxis and administer epinephrine when needed. Stock epinephrine auto‑injectors are maintained on school campuses for emergency use.
(Legal: F.S. 381.88 and F.S. 1002.20)

An Anaphylaxis Medical Management Plan (AMMP), Parent Authorization Form, and Self‑Carry Form (if applicable) are required upon enrollment and at the beginning of each school year. Required forms are available in the below boxes or in the Forms tab. 

Severe allergy care is a team effort between the student, parent/guardian, medical provider, registered school nurse, and trained school staff, guided by the AMMP, Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP), and Emergency Action Plan (EAP). The registered school nurse will provide training and the students EAP to all staff members who are deemed to have regular contact the student diagnosed with anaphylaxis. 

For questions or additional information, please contact the registered school nurse.

Revised 5/26