Bill > S422

This bill establishes comprehensive requirements for managing seizure disorders in schools, mandating that each public, private, and parochial school have at least one trained employee who can administer seizure rescue medications and assist with Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), a treatment for epilepsy. The bill requires schools to provide training to staff on recognizing seizure symptoms and providing appropriate first aid, with training guidelines consistent with the Epilepsy Foundation of America's recommendations. Schools must obtain written authorization from parents to administer medications, and create an individualized seizure action plan for students with seizure disorders. The plan must be filed with the school nurse or administrator and distributed to relevant personnel. Additionally, schools must provide age-appropriate seizure education to students and are protected from liability when providing assistance in good faith and in compliance with the student's health plan. The training and requirements only apply to schools with students who have seizure disorders, and the act will take effect one year after its enactment. The primary goal of the legislation is to ensure that schools are prepared to support and protect students with seizure disorders by providing appropriate medical care, education, and support.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S422