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Allergy | Anaphylaxis Management | Epinephrine

Pursuant to Education Law §921-a, both public and non-public schools may choose to provide and maintain epinephrine on-site and permit volunteer school personnel to be trained to administer epinephrine on-site to a student or staff member in an instructional facility per Commissioner's regulation §136.6 who appears to be in anaphylaxis, regardless of history of severe allergic reaction. Legislation has expanded the definition of epinephrine devices to include all types of delivery devices (e.g., nasal sprays). Commissioner’s regulations and all resources are in the process of being updated to reflect this change.

The amendment requires schools that choose to carry stock epinephrine devices on site and trained unlicensed personnel to provide all teachers 
with written informational material created and approved by the Commissioner of Health on using epinephrine devices.

The NYSDOH materials are not available yet. In the interim, schools are encouraged to use each epinephrine manufacturer's website to access the required information on the use and type of stock epinephrine devices they have on site. 

NYS Education Law 

Medical and Health Services - Article 19
 §916-a - Pupils with Allergies

 §921 - Training of unlicensed school personnel to administer certain medications.

 §921-a - On-site epinephrine devices

NYSED Commissioners Regulations

Commissioner's Regulations CR 136.6-Authorized Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injector 
NY State Senate Bill - S7807 was signed into law by Governor Hochul and is effective immediately. The legislation expands the definition of epinephrine devices to include all types of delivery devices (e.g., nasal sprays). Commissioner’s Regulations are in the process of being updated yet to reflect this change.

Commissioner's Regulations CR 136.7-Self-administration of Certain Medications by Students

NYS Public Health Laws

Public Health Law 2500 H*2 Anaphylactic Policy for School Districts and Child Care Providers 
Requires the commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioner of education, to establish an anaphylactic policy for school districts that provides guidelines and procedures, which includes a procedure and treatment plan, including responsibilities for school nurses and other appropriate school personnel, for preventing and responding to anaphylaxis.

Public Health Law 3000a-Good Samaritan Law 
Protects those who voluntarily provide emergency care from liability in doing so. 

Public Health Law 3000c Epinephrine Devices
Allows schools to purchase, acquire, possess, and train staff in the use of epinephrine devices for emergency treatment of those appearing to experience anaphylactic symptoms.

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Page Updated 1/27/26