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WA HB1085

Promoting a safe learning environment for students with seizure disorders.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
02/25/2021
Passed
04/08/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to promoting a safe learning environment for students with seizure disorders; amending RCW 28A.210.260 and 28A.210.350; adding a new section to chapter 28A.210 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.235 RCW.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote a safe learning environment for students with seizure disorders. The key provisions are: 1. School districts must provide individual health plans for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders, which must cover policies on acquiring parent instructions, medication storage, individual emergency plans, distribution of health plans to staff, and annual plan updates. Districts must consult with licensed medical professionals or national epilepsy organizations in developing these policies. 2. School districts must designate a licensed healthcare professional to coordinate with parents and train school staff on proper procedures for caring for students with seizure disorders. 3. Parent-designated adults who are not school employees must receive training from healthcare professionals or experts, and school employees who are not nurses can volunteer to be parent-designated adults without employer reprisal. 4. The Washington State School Directors' Association, in consultation with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, must adopt a model policy and procedure for school districts to implement the requirements of this bill by December 15, 2021.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Effective date 7/25/2021. (on 04/14/2021)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1085&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1085-S%20HBR%20FBR%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Passed Legislature/1085-S.PL.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Session Laws/House/1085-S.SL.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1085-S%20SBR%20APS%2021.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1085-S%20HBR%20PL%2021.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1085-S%20SBR%20EDU%20OC%2021.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1085-S%20SBR%20EDU%20TA%2021.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1085-S%20SBA%20EDU%2021.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1085-S%20HBR%20APH%2021.pdf
House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1085%20HBR%20ED%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1085-S.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2021 http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1085%20HBA%20ED%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1085.pdf
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