Bill > A06070

This bill amends New York's education law to allow unlicensed school personnel to administer seizure rescue medication (specifically diazepam or midazolam nasal spray) in schools under certain controlled conditions. The legislation 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 unavailable. The bill requires written permission from a physician and parental consent before such medication can be administered. Students diagnosed with epilepsy will be allowed to carry and potentially self-administer their prescribed nasal spray, with a physician's confirmation that they can do so effectively. The bill includes protections for school districts, stating that they will not incur legal or financial liability when acting in good faith and following the prescribed guidelines. Importantly, the legislation emphasizes that while schools are authorized to facilitate this medication administration, they are not legally obligated to do so, and are not required to retain healthcare personnel solely for medication management. The bill aims to provide additional support and safety measures for students with epilepsy in school settings.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6070