Representative Gatschenberger attends bill signing
from the office of Chuck Gatschenberger
July 24, 2009
Jefferson City, MO
Representative Gatschenberger attended the bill signing of House Bill 922, which requires each school district to adopt a policy on allergy prevention and response with priority given to addressing potentially deadly food-borne allergies.
House Bill 922 requires school districts to adopt a policy on allergy prevention and response by July 1, 2011. The policy will be focused on addressing potentially deadly food-borne allergens. Under the legislation, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will be responsible for developing a model policy by July 1, 2010. Among other things, the policy must include elements distinguishing between building-wide, classroom and individual approaches to allergy prevention and management; describing the role of certificated and non-certificated staff, parents, and other students in preventing and mitigating allergies; and coordinating with other entities to ensure the efficient promulgation of accurate information and that existing school safety and environmental policies do not conflict.
“Anything that makes our schools a safer place and a better learning environment for our children, I will support.” Gatschenberger said.
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