Colorado Allergy and Anaphylaxis Care Plan (CDE)

Colorado's statewide standard form combines a student's allergy and anaphylaxis emergency care plan with the provider's medication orders for epinephrine and any antihistamine. Green, yellow and red zones tell school staff when to give epinephrine and call 911. Under C.R.S. 22-1-119.5, a treatment plan is effective only for the school year in which it is approved, so it is renewed each year.

Who completes it

The student's physician, NP or PA completes the healthcare provider section: epinephrine product and dose, second-dose instruction, antihistamine, asthma status and self-administration, then prints their name and signs. The parent signs consent and a liability release, and the school nurse signs and notes any self-carry contract or meal modification form.

Submitting and payment

How to submit it
Give the completed plan to the parent, who returns it to the school nurse or child care provider with the prescribed medication and delivery devices.

Good to know

  • Epinephrine choices cover 0.1, 0.15 and 0.3 mg auto-injectors and 1 or 2 mg nasal spray, plus an optional second dose if symptoms worsen, do not improve in 5 minutes or return.
  • The red zone calls for epinephrine with symptoms in two or more body systems or any severe symptom; the form's key principle is epinephrine as first-line treatment.
  • Marking self-administer confirms the student was instructed and can carry and use their own epinephrine; a trained staff member must still be available if they cannot.
  • The April 2026 edition is a one-page fillable PDF. Children's Hospital Colorado publishes companion care plan directions and epinephrine device training visuals.

Get the official form

Download the current version from the source each time; forms change without notice.

Colorado Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan and Medication Orders

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Colorado allergy action plan valid?

One school year. The form cites C.R.S. 22-1-119.5, which says a treatment plan is effective only for the school year in which it is approved, and the top of the form records the school year. A new plan with fresh provider orders is needed for each school year.

Can a Colorado student carry their own epinephrine?

Yes, if the provider marks Self-administer: Yes, confirming the student has been instructed and can carry and self-administer their own emergency epinephrine. The school nurse notes whether a self-carry contract is on file; CDE posts the contract in English and Spanish. A trained staff member must remain available in case the student cannot self-administer.