Bill > S2350

This bill mandates that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Health (DOH) create policies and regulations for administering seizure rescue medications to students diagnosed with epilepsy or seizure disorders. These policies will require a "seizure action plan," a written health plan developed collaboratively by parents, physicians, and school nurses, which will outline how prescribed FDA-approved medications will be accessed and administered, along with instructions for recognizing and responding to seizures. Parents must provide written authorization and a healthcare practitioner's statement detailing medication specifics before any medication can be given at school or during school-sponsored activities. The bill also specifies that school employees, or those working on behalf of the school, can be authorized to administer these medications in emergencies if a school nurse is unavailable, provided they receive proper training in seizure first aid and CPR. While school nurse teachers are not required to provide this training, licensed medical professionals can. The bill also includes provisions for the secure storage of medications, allows school staff to voluntarily assist with administration, and protects school districts and employees from liability when acting in good faith and in compliance with these plans and medical instructions. Importantly, school employees are not penalized for refusing to be trained in administering these medications, and the requirements only apply to schools with students who have a diagnosed seizure disorder or a prescribed seizure medication.

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