Maryland Becomes Fourth State to Enact Elijah’s Law to Protect Kids with Food Allergies
Wes Moore, enacts policies designed to protect children with food allergies in child care centers.
- Wes Moore, enacts policies designed to protect children with food allergies in child care centers.
- “We commend the state legislature for passing Elijah’s Law and taking steps to ensure uniform practices relative to food allergies in child care centers in Maryland,” said Kenneth Mendez, President and CEO of AAFA.
- The bill ensures child care centers take steps to manage food allergies for the children in their care.
- Maryland is the fourth state in the nation to pass Elijah’s Law, following New York, Illinois, and Virginia.