Bill > HB370

This bill, known as Brynleigh's Act, requires public schools in Maryland to have at least two trained school employees who can recognize the signs and symptoms of a seizure, administer first aid, and administer or assist with the administration of seizure medication and manual vagus nerve stimulation, starting in the 2022-2023 school year. The bill also authorizes nonpublic schools to require similar training for their employees. The bill requires schools to provide annual training on recognizing and responding to seizures for all school personnel with direct student contact. Additionally, the bill requires schools to develop seizure action plans for students with seizure disorders in collaboration with their parents or guardians, and it provides immunity from civil liability for school employees who respond in good faith to a student experiencing a seizure. The bill also mandates that public schools provide age-appropriate seizure education programs for students, while allowing nonpublic schools to do the same.

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http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0370?ys=2021RS