The bill amends Chapter 16-21 of the General Laws, titled "Health and Safety of Pupils," by introducing new sections that establish protocols for managing students with seizure disorders in schools. It defines a "seizure action plan" as a standardized written, individualized health plan designed to acknowledge and prepare for the healthcare needs of a student diagnosed with a seizure disorder. The plan must be created collaboratively by the student's parent or guardian, their physician, and the school nurse and shall include assurance of access and administration of prescribed medications, detailed physician instructions for administering seizure medications, and recognition of seizure symptoms along with appropriate response steps.

The bill mandates that prior to administering any medication prescribed for seizure disorder symptoms, the student's parent or guardian must provide written authorization, a healthcare practitioner's statement containing specific information about the medication, and the prescribed medication in its unopened, sealed package.

Additionally, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Health are required to develop policies, rules, and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications, particularly those delivered via nasal route, to ensure the health and safety of students with epilepsy or seizure disorders. Parents may authorize school employees to administer FDA-approved seizure rescue medications in emergencies when a school nurse is not available. School staff authorized to administer these medications must be trained in seizure first aid.

The bill also specifies that the pre-dosed and pre-packaged seizure rescue medication must be stored securely and that training for staff may be provided by qualified healthcare professionals. It allows school administration to permit staff to voluntarily assist with the administration of seizure rescue medications and requires training for those who choose to assist.

Furthermore, the bill states that school employees cannot be penalized for refusing to be trained in the administration of seizure rescue medications. It requires that a seizure action plan or physician's order be kept on file and distributed to relevant school personnel and volunteers responsible for the care of the student. The presence of a full-time registered nurse responsible for administering seizure medications fulfills the requirements of the bill.

The permission for medication administration is effective for the school year in which it is granted and must be renewed each subsequent school year. The requirements apply only to schools with students enrolled who have a seizure disorder or have prescribed seizure medications. Lastly, the bill provides liability protection for school districts and employees acting in good faith while providing assistance or services under the established protocols.