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NJ A2255
NJ A2255Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing New Jersey law to require boards of education to ensure that all school staff are trained in caring for students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years (previously every two years), with the training to include a Department of Health-approved online or in-person course provided by a nonprofit national organization supporting individuals with epilepsy. The bill outlines comprehensive requirements for managing students with epilepsy or seizure disorders, including mandating that parents submit an annual seizure action plan to the school nurse, who must then develop individualized health care and emergency health care plans. These plans must include detailed information such as physician orders, specific symptoms and care recommendations, participation accommodations for exercises and school activities, guidance for staff education about recognizing and managing seizures, communication protocols, and the student's own understanding of their condition. The bill aims to ensure schools are well-prepared to support and protect students with epilepsy or seizure disorders by establishing clear, comprehensive care guidelines and consistent staff training. The new requirements will take effect at the start of the first full school year following the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (55)
Linda Carter (D)*,
Yvonne Lopez (D)*,
William Sampson (D)*,
Alaa Abdelaziz (D),
Reginald Atkins (D),
Bob Auth (R),
John Azzariti (R),
Rosaura Bagolie (D),
David Bailey (D),
Al Barlas (R),
Christian Barranco (R),
Brian Bergen (R),
Clinton Calabrese (D),
Robert Clifton (R),
Alixon Collazos-Gill (D),
Joe Danielsen (D),
Wayne DeAngelo (D),
Chris DePhillips (R),
John DiMaio (R),
Margie Donlon (D),
Mitchelle Drulis (D),
Aura Dunn (R),
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Roy Freiman (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Garnet Hall (D),
Michael Inganamort (R),
Melinda Kane (D),
Paul Kanitra (R),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Julio Marenco (D),
Michele Matsikoudis (R),
Barbara McCann Stamato (D),
Antwan McClellan (R),
Tennille McCoy (D),
Greg McGuckin (R),
Cody Miller (D),
Bill Moen (D),
Carmen Morales (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Ellen Park (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Erik Peterson (R),
Jessica Ramirez (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Gabriel Rodriguez (D),
Alexander Schnall (D),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Balvir Singh (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Shavonda Sumter (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Michael Venezia (D),
Last Action
Substituted by S2376 (1R) (on 12/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2255 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2255_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AED 6/16/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2255_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2255_I1.HTM |
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