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NY S05469
NY S05469Allows for unlicensed personnel to administer certain seizure rescue medication in schools, on school grounds and at school events; provides that such medicine may be left with a school health official to be used as needed.
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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to allowing for unlicensed personnel to administer seizure rescue medication
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York education law to allow unlicensed school personnel to administer specific seizure rescue medications (diazepam or midazolam nasal spray) to students with epilepsy under certain conditions. The bill permits school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to train unlicensed personnel to administer these medications in emergency situations when a licensed healthcare professional is not available. Students must have written permission from a physician and parental consent to carry and use the medication. The bill also allows schools to keep an extra supply of the medication for a student, to be stored with a licensed healthcare professional and made available as needed. Importantly, the legislation provides liability protection for school districts and their employees who act in good faith when administering or facilitating the administration of these seizure rescue medications. The key provisions ensure that students with epilepsy can receive timely medical assistance during seizures while establishing clear guidelines for medication administration and training in school settings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 02/21/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5469 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05469&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05469 |
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