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WA HB1085
Promoting a safe learning environment for students with seizure disorders.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Passed
04/08/2021
04/08/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2021
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)
Shelley Kloba (D)*,
Frank Chopp (D),
Jenny Graham (R),
Larry Hoff (R),
Mari Leavitt (D),
John Lovick (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Drew Stokesbary (R),
Brandon Vick (R),
Mike Volz (R),
Last Action
Effective date 7/25/2021. (on 04/14/2021)
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