Zacky Muñoz Explained

Zacky Muñoz
Birth Date:2012
Known For:The Zacky Bill
Muñoz SAFE Act
Nationality:American

Zacky Muñoz (born 2012) is an American author and activist known for his food allergy awareness and advocacy.[1] He is the FARE Ambassador and the author of The Zacky Bill[2] [3] and Muñoz SAFE Act, which both became Law in 2022 and 2023 respectively.[4] [5] [6]

Biography

Zacky Muñoz is the son of Priscilla and Zachary Muñoz with another younger male sibling.[3] [7]

Muñoz had suffered from eczema since birth and was diagnosed with allergies to nuts, sesame seeds, shellfish, legumes, and avocados. When he was in first grade, he had two anaphylactic reactions at school.[3] [6] [8] First incident was when he ate a breadstick sprinkled with sesame seeds.[9] The second was when the usual allergen-free croutons in his salad were switched to one with allergen. The two episodes spurred Zacky and his mother, Priscilla, to work on Assembly Bills that focused on food allergy safety in the school.[4]

Assembly bills

Zacky Bill

The Zacky Bill, also known as Assembly Bill 2640, has passed both the state senate and the state assembly[3] and was signed into California law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022.[5] [6] [10] This guide helps school administrators, nurses, staffs, and families navigate the daily calculations, options, and protections available to school children with food allergies.[7] The Zacky Bill is known as the California Resource Guide and is available on the Department of Education website.[3]

Muñoz SAFE Act

In 2023, Muñoz championed the Muñoz SAFE Act,[5] known as Assembly Bill 1651, which stands for Student Allergy Framework for Emergencies.[7] This bill requires schools to store epinephrine in an accessible location, like an EpiPen, and provide training to staff on how to use them. Muñoz advocated for the bill throughout and was recognized for his work.[6]

Food allergy advocacy and awareness

Muñoz is featured in food allergy series videos from FARE, such as Kids Cuisine Remixand Zacky's Kitchen,[11] and a Back-to-School campaign.[1] Muñoz was also seen on Arnold Schwarzenegger's social media outlets.[12] [13]

Recognition

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kid Cuisine Remix - FoodAllergy.org . 2024-02-10 . www.foodallergy.org . en.
  2. Web site: CA Schools Now Safer for Food Allergy Students - FoodAllergy.org . 2024-02-10 . www.foodallergy.org . en.
  3. Web site: State Legislature Passes "The Zacky Bill" Named After Pasadena Boy, Aiming to Keep Students With Food Allergies Safe at School – Pasadena Now . 2024-02-10 . www.pasadenanow.com.
  4. Web site: 2022-09-30 . Governor Newsom Issues Legislative Update 9.29.22 . 2024-02-12 . California Governor . en.
  5. Web site: Kennedy . Saskia . 2023-11-02 . Muñoz SAFE Act Championed by 11-year-old Zacky Muñoz signed into law by Governor Newsom . 2024-02-10 . Fullerton Observer . en-US.
  6. Web site: Schallhorn . Kaitlyn . 2023-09-04 . Sacramento Snapshot: 11-year-old with food allergies lobbying the legislature for help . https://archive.today/20240210184746/https://www.ocregister.com/2023/09/04/sacramento-snapshot-11-year-old-knows-what-its-like-to-live-with-food-allergies-and-hes-lobbying-the-legislature-for-help/ . 2024-02-10 . 2024-02-10 . Orange County Register . en-US.
  7. Web site: Rivera . Anissa . 2023-08-10 . This 11-year-old just got a bill passed in Sacramento. Here's why . https://archive.today/20240210190728/https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2023/08/10/this-pasadena-11-year-old-just-got-a-bill-passed-in-sacramento-heres-why/ . 2024-02-10 . 2024-02-10 . East Bay Times .
  8. Web site: Razo . Alex . 2022-08-22 . Meet Zacky, the 10-Year-Old Advocate for School Kids with Food Allergies . 2024-02-10 . iHeart .
  9. News: Aubrey . Allison . 2023-08-30 . A sesame allergy law has made it harder to avoid the seed. Here's why . 2024-02-11 . npr.org.
  10. Web site: California Assembly Bill 2640 ("Zacky's Bill) Signed into Law by Governor Newsom - FoodAllergy.org . 2024-02-12 . www.foodallergy.org . en.
  11. Web site: Feasting With FARE - FoodAllergy.org . 2024-02-12 . www.foodallergy.org . en.
  12. Web site: 2023-11-21 . Instagram . 2024-02-13 . Instagram.
  13. Web site: Schnitzel . Arnold . 2023-11-21 . TikTok - Make Your Day . 2024-02-13 . TikTok.
  14. Web site: Zacky's Bill- Food Allergies . 2024-02-13 . The Zacky's Bills . en-US.

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