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Claiming a school or area of the cafeteria as allergen-free may seem extreme, here’s how it could save a life.

Some 33 million Americans live with food allergies, and roughly two children in every classroom have a food allergy.

In this segment, Delly and Kara Schneider discuss their trip to Washington, D.C., to help people with food allergies and why she advocated for the Adina Act and Dillon’s Law.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Elijah’s Law on April 25, 2024. The law is designed to protect children with food allergies at the state’s 5,000 childcare facilities.

Food allergies impact nearly one in 10 people nationwide, but for some communities, those allergies often go unaddressed, which could mean more significant problems.

“Elijah’s Law” — legislation named for Elijah Silvera — was passed by both chambers of the Maryland legislature and is expected to be signed into law tomorrow by Governor Wes Moore.