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This bill requires each local education agency (LEA) and public charter school to ensure that at least one full-time employee at each school receives annual training in seizure safety and first aid to help students and staff during medical emergencies. The training can be satisfied by the existing training for school personnel who volunteer to administer anti-seizure medications in emergency situations. The bill includes important liability protections, specifying that neither the school nor the trained employee can be held liable for personal injuries resulting from their actions during an emergency, as long as those actions do not constitute willful misconduct or gross negligence. Notably, the bill explicitly excludes school nurses from the definition of "employee" for this requirement. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to improve emergency preparedness and medical response capabilities in Tennessee schools by ensuring staff are trained to recognize and respond to seizure-related medical situations.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0506&ga=114