Date Approved: September 10 2013
Date Reviewed/Amended: February 21 2023
POLICY
In accordance with Ministry of Education requirements, the Board provides this policy and regulation relating to the response to anaphylaxis in school settings. This policy acknowledges the principles identified in the BC Anaphylactic and Child Safety Framework.
The safety, health, and well-being of students is the primary responsibility of parents or guardians. The Board, school employees, students, and health care workers share in this responsibility.
Principals have overall responsibility for student safety in schools, including implementation of anaphylaxis safety plans in accordance with the requirements of Board policy and regulations.
Parents or guardians of student are responsible to inform the school about their child’s potential risk for anaphylaxis and for providing ongoing health support services.
When addressing the risk of exposure for students at risk of anaphylaxis to allergens, the Board will balance limiting the student at risk of normal peer relations with the reasonableness of restrictions on other students.
REFERENCES
Ministerial Order 232/07 – Anaphylaxis Protection Order
British Columbia Anaphylactic and Child Safety Framework
1380-10 - Anaphylaxis Regulation
REFERENCES
1380-10 - Regulation 1380-10, Anaphylaxis - Anaphylaxis