Gov. Chris Christie signed into a law a bill requiring schools in New Jersey to keep a supply of allergy medications on hand.
Christie approved the bill on Thursday after lawmakers gave final approval in December.
The law seeks to address the growing number of school-age children with food allergies and also allows school nurses or other trained officials to give the treatment.
Under current law, school officials must have parent authorization before giving epinephrine to students suffering from an allergic reaction.
But lawmakers say it's possible for allergic reactions to develop among students for the first time during school hours.
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