This bill mandates that public schools in New Jersey develop a policy for the emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and the use of manual vagus nerve stimulators for students with seizure disorders. The policy requires the school nurse to have primary responsibility for these actions and to designate at least two additional trained school employees to assist when the nurse is not present. The bill outlines specific training requirements for these designees, including certification in CPR and the use of a defibrillator, and mandates that parents provide written consent for the administration of the medication and devices. Additionally, the policy must include provisions for transporting students to a hospital after medication administration and alternative plans if the seizure action plan does not permit such interventions.

The bill also requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health and relevant organizations, to establish guidelines for the development of these policies and training protocols. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate education on epilepsy and seizure disorders for students at specified grade levels. The bill will take effect 12 months after enactment, allowing time for necessary preparations and training to be implemented in schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:40-12.34, 18A:40-12.38