CODE OF VIRGINIA

GRADE NINE AND GRADE 10 HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS OF LEARNING; SEVERE ALLERGIC
REACTION AWARENESS TRAINING (§ 22.1-274.2:1)

The Board shall include in the Standards of Learning for health education for
grade nine and grade 10 an in-person or online severe allergic reaction
awareness training that includes the following content:

1. The definition of and distinction between normal allergic reaction and
anaphylaxis;

2. Types of allergens, including common and less common allergens;

3. The signs and symptoms of normal allergic reaction and anaphylaxis;

4. Treatments for anaphylaxis; and

5. The proper response to suspected anaphylaxis, including notifying the nearest
staff member trained to respond to anaphylaxis and administer epinephrine.

HISTORY: 2024, c. 171.