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MD SB549

MD SB549
Education - Public Schools - Seizure Action Plans (Brynleigh Act)


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Introduced
01/30/2020
In Committee
01/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 school employees 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 manual vagus nerve stimulation. Nonpublic schools may also require such training for their employees. The bill also requires the development of individualized seizure action plans for students with seizure disorders and provides immunity from civil liability for school employees who respond in good faith to a student experiencing a seizure. Additionally, the bill mandates that public schools provide age-appropriate seizure education programs for all students starting in the 2021-2022 school year.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (on 02/05/2020)

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