Resolve, To Increase Awareness of Food Allergies in Public Schools

Sec. 1. Food allergy awareness. Resolved: That the Department of Education shall seek to increase awareness of the seriousness of student food allergies, the resources that are available to help schools identify, address and respond to food allergies, including training for teachers, best practices and the applicable laws. The department shall seek input from school nurses and other appropriate school personnel as well as others with relevant knowledge or expertise in developing effective means of disseminating useful information, increasing awareness and ensuring timely and appropriate responses to student food allergies.