The bill amends Chapter 16-21 of the General Laws, titled "Health and Safety of Pupils," by introducing new sections focused on the creation and implementation of seizure action plans for students diagnosed with seizure disorders. 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 developed collaboratively by the student's parent or guardian, physician, and school nurse and shall include assurance of access to prescribed medications, physician instructions for administering these medications, and recognition of seizure symptoms along with appropriate responses.

The bill mandates that parents or guardians provide written authorization and specific information regarding the medication before it can be administered at school. This includes a written statement from the student's healthcare practitioner detailing the student's name, the name and purpose of the medication, prescribed dosage, route of administration, frequency of administration, and circumstances under which the medication may be administered.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Health to adopt policies, rules, and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications, particularly those delivered via nasal route. It allows parents to authorize school employees to administer these medications in emergencies when a school nurse is not immediately available and mandates training for staff involved in this process, specifically in seizure first aid.

The bill also stipulates that school employees cannot be penalized for refusing to be trained in the administration of seizure rescue medications. It outlines documentation and record-keeping requirements for seizure action plans, which must be kept on file in the office of the school nurse and/or school administrator. The seizure action plan must be distributed to any school personnel or volunteers responsible for the supervision or care of the student with a seizure disorder.

Furthermore, the bill provides liability protections for school districts, school district employees, or agents acting in good faith and in substantial compliance with the student's individual health plan, including a seizure action plan, and the instructions of the student's licensed healthcare professional. The act will take effect upon passage.