July 21, 2014

MONDAY: GOV. MALLOY AND ADVOCATES COMMEMORATE ENACTMENT OF NEW LAW ON LIFE-SAVING ALLERGY TREATMENTS IN SCHOOLS

(HARTFORD, CT) - On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a ceremony in Weston to commemorate the enactment of a new state law that allows qualified school employees to administer the life-saving treatment epinephrine (commonly known as "EpiPens") for emergency first aid to any students who may experience a severe allergic reaction and were not previously known to have serious allergies. Prior to the passage of this law, EpiPens could only be administered if that student had already submitted prior written authorization.

The Governor will be joined at the ceremony by state officials, lawmakers, and advocates. The legislation is Public Act 14-176 , An Act Concerning the Storage and Administration of Epinephrine at Public Schools .

WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy holds ceremony to commemorate enactment of new law on life-saving allergy treatments in schools
WHEN : Monday, July 21, 2014; 10:00 a.m.
WHERE : Weston High School; 115 School Road, Weston

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For Immediate Release: July 21, 2014

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