Governor Eliot Spitzer has signed into law the Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007, landmark legislation that will help protect New York school children who suffer from
life-threatening food allergies.
The new law requires the New York State Commissioner of Health to develop model state guidelines to manage
the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis (a potentially fatal allergic reaction) in schools. All New York schools must receive the guidelines by June 30, 2008. Though the AAMA calls for schools to develop policies based on the guidelines, it provides flexibility for each school to create a policy consistent with its unique environment and culture.
“This vital legislation will save lives,” said Robert Pacenza, Executive Director, FAI. “If a food-allergic
child accidentally ingests even a miniscule trace of the wrong food, it can trigger a reaction that can kill
within minutes. The AAMA will provide New York parents and schools with sensible guidelines to help keep
these kids safe. FAI is proud to have been the...
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