House File 835 establishes new training requirements for school personnel regarding the care 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 medications for seizure disorders and to use vagus nerve stimulators. Additionally, all school personnel will be required to undergo training on recognizing seizure symptoms and providing first aid by December 31, 2026, with biennial refreshers thereafter. The bill also mandates the development of individual health plans and seizure action plans for affected students, which must be maintained and shared with relevant staff.

Furthermore, the bill creates a work group within the Department of Education to review and enhance health care-related training for school personnel. This group will include representatives from various educational and health organizations and will focus on identifying effective training methods, streamlining training processes, and ensuring compliance with state laws. The work group is tasked with submitting a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 1, 2025. The bill also includes provisions that protect school personnel from liability when acting in good faith in accordance with a student's health plan.