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VA SB1036
VA SB1036Seizure rescue meds.; administration by certain school employees, possession by certain students.
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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Passed
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Seizure rescue medications; administration by certain school employees; possession by certain students. Permits a prescriber to authorize an employee of (i) a school board, (ii) a school for students with disabilities, (iii) an accredited private school, (iv) a local governing body, or (v) a local health department who is trained in the administration of seizure rescue medications for the treatment of seizures resulting from a condition causing seizures to administer such medications to a student diagnosed with a condition causing seizures when the student is believed to be experiencing or about to experience a seizure pursuant to a written order or standing protocol issued within the course of the prescriber's professional practice and with the consent of the student's parents. The bill provides that any such authorized employee who administers or assists in the administration of such medications to a student diagnosed with a condition causing seizures when the student is believed to be experiencing or about to experience a seizure in accordance with the prescriber's instructions shall not be liable for any civil damages for ordinary negligence in acts or omissions resulting from the rendering of such treatment. The bill also permits any local school board to adopt and implement policies (a) permitting any student enrolled in any elementary or secondary school in the local school division who has a diagnosis of a condition causing seizures to possess seizure rescue medications during the school day, at school-sponsored activities, or while on a school bus or other school property if the student's parent has submitted a seizure management and action plan that includes written consent of the parent and written approval of the student's primary care provider for such self-possession or (b) for the administration of seizure rescue medications to any student enrolled in any elementary or secondary school in the local school division who has a diagnosis of a condition causing seizures, consistent with the provisions of the bill relating to prescriber authorization. This bill is identical to HB 2104.
AI Summary
This bill allows for increased support and medical assistance for students with seizure disorders in Virginia schools. It permits school employees, including those from school boards, schools for students with disabilities, private schools, local governing bodies, and local health departments, to administer seizure rescue medications to students when they appear to be experiencing or about to experience a seizure, provided the employee has been trained and has received authorization from a prescriber. The bill includes important protections for these employees, stating that they will not be liable for civil damages arising from ordinary negligence when administering such medications. Additionally, the bill allows local school boards to adopt policies that enable students with seizure disorders to possess their own seizure rescue medications during the school day, at school-sponsored activities, or while on school property, as long as they have a proper seizure management and action plan with parental and medical provider consent. The legislation aims to ensure that students with seizure disorders can receive prompt medical attention and support in school settings, potentially preventing serious medical complications.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0065) (on 03/18/2025)
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