TCDSB Policy Register  

Anaphylaxis S.M. 15  

Policy:

A significant number of students are coming to the school system with anaphylaxis. When exposed to an allergen to which they have sensitivity, these students will have a severe and potentially life threatening allergic reaction.  It is the policy of TCDSB to create allergen-aware environments in our schools and workplaces.  In order to protect the health and safety of our students and staff, the TCDSB will develop Regulations and Administrative Procedures which will comply with Sabrina’s Law, 2005, S.O. 2005, Chapter 7.

Regulations:

The procedures and guidelines for the implementation of this policy shall include the following:

1.     Strategies that reduce the risk of exposure to anaphylactic causative agents in classrooms and
        common school areas.

2.        A communication plan for the dissemination of information on life-threatening allergies to
           parents, pupils and employees.

3.        Regular training on dealing with life-threatening allergies for all employees and other who are
           in direct contact with pupils on regular basis.

4.        A requirement that every school principal develop an individual plan for each student who has
           an anaphylactic allergy.

5.          A requirement that every school principal maintain a file for each anaphylactic pupil of
             current treatment and other information, including a copy of any prescriptions and
             instructions from the pupil’s physician or nurse and a current emergency contact list.

6.          A requirement that every school principal review the current TCDSB Anaphylaxis
             Policy/Protocol and Guidelines with school staff upon appointment and regularly as
             recommended in the document.