Bill > S0637

This bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Health to develop policies for administering seizure rescue medications in schools for children with epilepsy or seizure disorders. The bill establishes detailed procedures for medication administration, including requirements that parents provide written authorization and a physician's statement, and that the medication be kept in a secure, accessible location. School employees who volunteer to help administer seizure rescue medications must receive training through specific programs like the Epilepsy Foundation's Seizure Training for School Personnel and have CPR certification. The bill mandates the creation of an individualized "seizure action plan" for each affected student, developed collaboratively by parents, physicians, and school nurses, which outlines medication instructions, seizure recognition, and response procedures. Importantly, the bill protects school employees from penalties if they choose not to be trained in medication administration and provides liability protection for schools and staff who act in good faith when assisting students with seizure disorders. The provisions will only apply to schools with students who have a diagnosed seizure disorder and a prescribed FDA-approved medication, and the authorization for medication administration must be renewed annually.

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