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GA SB541
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jason Anavitarte
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AI Summary
- Parents or guardians of students with epilepsy or seizure disorders may submit a written seizure action plan to their child's public school, developed with the student's physician, detailing the diagnosis, symptoms, medications, emergency procedures, and special safety precautions
- A school nurse or trained seizure action plan personnel must be on site during regular school hours at any school where a student with a seizure action plan is enrolled; for field trips, a parent or guardian may accompany the student in lieu of trained staff
- The Georgia Department of Education must develop a model seizure action plan form and training guidelines by August 1, 2022, covering topics such as recognizing seizure symptoms, providing first aid, and identifying emergencies
- All school personnel at schools attended by a student with epilepsy or a seizure disorder must receive training, and bus drivers transporting such students must receive notice of the condition and first aid training; school employees may not be penalized for refusing to serve as trained seizure action plan personnel
- Physicians, nurses, school employees, school systems, and private schools that comply with the law are granted immunity from civil liability and disciplinary action when acting as a reasonably prudent person under the same circumstances
Legislative Description
Health of Students; care of students being treated for epilepsy or a seizure disorder; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/24/2022
Committee Referrals
Education and Youth2/24/2022
Full Bill Text
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