Students with Severe Allergies (epinephrine use)

A student who has experienced or is at risk for life-threatening allergic reactions may carry an epinephrine auto-injector and self-administer epinephrine by auto-injector while in school, participating in school-sponsored activities, or in transit to or from school or school-sponsored activities if the school has been provided with parent/guardian and medical provider's authorization. These forms must be completed each school year.

The School Board has authorized the Superintendent to adopt a protocol developed by a licensed physician for the administration of epinephrine by school personnel trained by the registered school nurse to recognize an anaphylactic reaction and administer an epinephrine auto-injection. Stock epi-pens will be maintained in a secure location on school premises for use if a student has an anaphylactic reaction.

Legal: F.S. 381.88 and F.S. 1002.20

• An Anaphylaxis Medical Management Plan (AMMP), Parent Authorization Form and Self-Carry Form (if appropriate) will need to be completed upon enrollment and at the beginning of each school year. These forms can be found in the Forms tab to the right.
• Students who are identified as independent on the Self-Carry Form may provide their anaphylaxis management care.
• The medical needs of the student with severe allergies will be managed as a team effort between the medical provider, student, parent, registered school nurse, and trained clinic assistant/unlicensed assistive personnel. The student's severe allergy management will be driven by the AMMP, Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP), and Emergency Care Plan (ECP).
• Contact the registered school nurse for any concerns, additional information, or questions.