30846211, 6A-6.0251 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30846211

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0251

Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors and Anaphylaxis Policy

PURPOSE:

During the 2026 Legislative Session, sections 1002.20 and 1002.42, Florida Statutes, were amended with House Bill 1279, Education. The statute allows additional flexibility for students in public and private schools who have experienced, or are at risk for, life-threatening allergic reactions by authorizing them to carry and self-administer epinephrine through any United States Food and Drug Administration-approved epinephrine delivery device, instead of only auto-injectors. The proposed rule amendments will align the language to reflect the change in statute. Other changes may be considered including changes for consistency and clarity.

SUBJECT:

Management of student health conditions. The proposed rule expands the epinephrine delivery device, instead of only auto-injectors.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1002.20(3)(i), (q), F.S.

LAW:

1002.20(3)(i), (q), 1002.42, 1006.062, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/7/2026 Vol. 52/89

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

1002.20(3)(i), (q), F.S., 1002.20(3)(i), (q), 1002.42, 1006.062, F.S.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=6A-6.0251&PDate=5/7/2026&Section=1

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