This bill establishes new training requirements for school personnel regarding the management of students with epilepsy or seizure disorders. Starting July 1, 2025, each school district and accredited nonpublic school must ensure that at least one employee is trained to administer or assist with the self-administration of seizure medications and vagus nerve stimulation. Additionally, by December 31, 2026, all school personnel must receive training on recognizing seizure symptoms and providing first aid. The bill also mandates that schools collaborate with parents and healthcare professionals to develop individual health plans and seizure action plans for affected students, which must be maintained on file and updated as necessary.
Furthermore, the bill creates a health care-related training work group within the Department of Education to review and enhance health care training for school personnel. This group will include representatives from various educational and health organizations and is tasked with submitting recommendations for training delivery and implementation by December 1, 2025. The bill also provides liability protections for school personnel acting in good faith while assisting students with seizure-related needs, ensuring that they are not held liable for injuries or damages arising from their actions in accordance with the established health plans.