"Area Schools Adopting New Policies"

[ajasfolks2]

Over 15 percent of children have a severe allergic reaction at school.

That's why every public and charter school in Texas is now required to implement a food allergy policy by August 1st.

Guidelines suggest mandatory training for school staff, as well as access to epi-pens in case of an allergic reaction.

http://www.newschannel10.com/story/18710808/area-schools-adopting-policies-for-kids-with-food-allergies

[hedgehog]

Does 15 percent of children having a severe allergic reaction at school seem high to anyone else?  Especially since earlier the article says 13percent have food allergies?  Does that mean every allergic kid there has a severe reaction at school?  Or have they phrased it in a way that does mean what they wanted it to?

[rainbow]

I think they mean 15% of those diagnosed with food allergies. That would make more sense.

[hedgehog]

I was thinking either 15% of those diagnosed had severe reactions at school, or 15% of the school population is at risk for or has a history of severe reactions (food allergies plus bee sting/drug/latex allergies).  Of course, it's hard to tell what they actually did mean.