Central Illinois School Asthma and Allergy Resources for Students

Welcome to the Central Illinois School Health Resources page! This page aims to unify and provide essential information and resources for schools and school nurses to promote student health and safety for asthma, allergy and anaphylaxis.

Do you know that recent public acts provide opportunities for your school to enhance student safety? Below are links to resources to ensure your students benefit from these acts and to provide a safer learning environment for students with asthma and allergies.

Asthma Resources:

• Stock Inhalers Program:
  • Under Public Act 100-0726, Illinois schools can access free inhalers for students with asthma (K-12).
    • Link to more information about the RESCUE program and eligible schools
  • [PDF download: Flyer about the RESCUE program and supplies] (To be updated)
  • [PDF download: Asthma Action Plan] (To be updated)
• Additional Toolkit:
  • Link to the Stock Inhaler Toolkit for Schools

Allergy and Anaphylaxis Resources:

• Stock Epinephrine Program:
  • Public Act 099-0711 allows schools to have epinephrine available for anaphylactic emergencies.
    • Link to more information about the program
  • [PDF download: Anaphylaxis Action Plan] (To be updated)
• Additional Information:
  • Link to the Illinois State Board of Education Anaphylactic Policy
  • Link to EpiPen website for school nurses

Prescription Request Forms to Schools:

• [PDF download: Request form for inhalers](insert link) 
• [PDF download: Request form for epinephrine pens](insert link)
• Please write masa at asthma2.com if the PDF  forms above are not yet available.

Community Support:

• MASA may be able to support schools in need of pens or inhalers. Contact us via email masa at asthma2.com if your school or students need assistance.

Ensuring the health and safety of students is a priority for every school. We hope these resources empower schools and school nurses to effectively manage asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies. For further inquiries or assistance, please contact us at masa at asthma2.com or our facebook page MidwestAllergySinusAsthmaSC.