Bill > H5491

This bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Health to develop comprehensive policies for administering seizure rescue medications in schools for children diagnosed with epilepsy or seizure disorders. The legislation mandates creating individualized "seizure action plans" that outline specific medication administration protocols, with parents and physicians collaborating to develop these plans. Schools must ensure these medications are securely stored and can be administered by trained staff when a school nurse is unavailable. The bill requires school personnel to receive training in seizure first aid and CPR, and provides liability protection for school employees who assist students during seizure emergencies in good faith. Additionally, schools must provide age-appropriate seizure education programs for students, using guidelines from the Epilepsy Foundation. Parents must provide written authorization, detailed medication instructions from healthcare providers, and the actual medication in its original, sealed packaging. The bill aims to improve safety and support for students with seizure disorders by establishing clear, standardized procedures for medication administration and emergency response in school settings. The provisions will apply to public, private, and parochial schools that have students with seizure disorders, and the policies will be renewed annually.

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