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This bill, known as the Seizure Safe Schools Act, establishes comprehensive guidelines for supporting students with seizure disorders in schools across New Mexico. The legislation requires schools to develop individualized seizure action plans for affected students, which outline specific medical needs, care instructions, and contact information. By December 31, 2025, schools must implement annual training programs for employees and bus drivers on recognizing seizure symptoms, understanding seizure disorders, and providing appropriate first aid. The bill mandates that each school with a student with a seizure disorder must have at least two trained employees who can administer seizure rescue medications and use specific medical devices. Schools must actively seek volunteers to serve as "seizure care personnel" if they do not have enough trained staff, with participation being entirely voluntary. The legislation also ensures that schools provide necessary medical support during regular school hours, school-sponsored activities, trips, and extracurricular events. Importantly, the bill provides liability protection for school employees who provide care with ordinary care and in accordance with the act's provisions, and explicitly states that these provisions do not constitute medical practice. The bill aims to create a supportive and safe educational environment for students with seizure disorders by establishing clear protocols, training requirements, and support mechanisms.

Education

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=246&year=25