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Introduced
01/29/2020
01/29/2020
In Committee
01/29/2020
01/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring a county board of education and authorizing a nonpublic school, beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, to require at least two school employees to be trained in recognizing the signs and symptoms of a seizure, administering first aid for a seizure, and administering or assisting with the administration of seizure medication and performing manual vagus nerve stimulation; etc.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Brynleigh Act, requires public schools in Maryland to have at least two employees trained in recognizing the signs of a seizure, administering first aid, and administering or assisting with seizure medication and vagus nerve stimulation. Nonpublic schools are authorized to have similar requirements. The bill also requires the development of seizure action plans for students with seizure disorders, with specific procedures for their content and distribution. Additionally, the bill provides immunity from civil liability for school employees who respond in good faith to a student experiencing a seizure, and mandates age-appropriate seizure education programs in public and nonpublic schools. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) and Hearing canceled (Health and Government Operations) (on 02/06/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0675?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0675f.pdf |
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