Allergy Safe NC.

SB 586, "Allergy Safe NC," requires child care centers in North Carolina to implement specific safety protocols for children with food allergies. It mandates that caregivers receive training on administering allergy emergency medication (epinephrine), require immediate contact with emergency services after such medication is used, notify parents about allergic reactions and their causes, and provide written food allergy policies to parents. These requirements apply to all child care facilities licensed under state law, directly affecting centers that care for children with known food allergies. The bill aims to standardize emergency response and prevention measures to protect children’s health during care.