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This bill, known as the Seizure Safe Schools Act, establishes comprehensive guidelines for managing students with seizure disorders in schools across New Mexico. The legislation requires schools to develop and implement individualized seizure action plans for affected students, which include detailed medical information, care instructions, and contact details. By December 31, 2025, schools must provide annual training to employees and bus drivers on recognizing seizure symptoms and administering appropriate first aid and medications. The bill mandates that each school with a student with a seizure disorder have at least two trained employees who can administer seizure rescue medications and use specialized medical devices. Schools must actively seek volunteers to serve as "seizure care personnel" if they lack sufficient trained staff, with participation being entirely voluntary. The training can be provided by a school nurse or a healthcare professional with expertise in seizure disorders. The bill also provides liability protection for school employees who act in good faith when providing seizure-related care, ensuring they cannot be civilly or professionally liable for actions consistent with the act's provisions. Additionally, the legislation emphasizes that these provisions do not replace existing protections for students with disabilities under federal laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=300&year=25