The bill amends Chapter 16-21 of the General Laws, titled "Health and Safety of Pupils," by introducing new sections focused on the management of seizure disorders in schools. It establishes a "seizure action plan," which is a standardized written, individualized health plan created collaboratively by the parent or guardian, the child's physician, and the school nurse. This plan must ensure access to prescribed medications, provide physician instructions for administering these medications, and outline the recognition of seizure symptoms and appropriate responses.

Additionally, the bill mandates that parents provide written authorization and a healthcare practitioner's statement before any medication can be administered at school. The healthcare practitioner's statement must include the student's name, the name and purpose of the medication, the prescribed dosage, the route of administration, the frequency of administration, and the circumstances under which the medication may be administered.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Health are required to develop policies, rules, and regulations for administering seizure rescue medications, including those administered via nasal route. The bill 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 and CPR.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that school personnel will not face penalties for refusing training in the administration of seizure rescue medications. It outlines documentation and distribution 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 also be distributed to any school personnel or volunteers responsible for the supervision or care of the student with a seizure disorder.

Importantly, 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 the seizure action plan, while assisting students with epilepsy or seizure disorders. The act will take effect upon passage.