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Introduced
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
In Committee
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
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 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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0549?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0549f.pdf |
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