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IA HF835
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Requires each public school and accredited nonpublic school to have at least one trained employee capable of administering FDA-approved seizure medications and vagus nerve stimulator devices starting July 1, 2025
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Mandates all school personnel receive training on recognizing seizure signs and symptoms by December 31, 2026, with biennial refresher training required for those supervising students
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Schools must develop individual health plans and seizure action plans for students with epilepsy or seizure disorders upon parent request, and obtain signed parental authorization before administering seizure medications
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Provides liability protection for schools and employees acting reasonably and in good faith when assisting students with epilepsy or seizure disorders in compliance with their health plans
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Directs the Department of Education to convene a work group to review health care-related training requirements for school personnel and submit recommendations to the General Assembly by December 1, 2025
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to school personnel training, including by implementing provisions related to emergency care planning, authorizations for assisting, and limitations of liability concerning students with epilepsy or seizure disorder, and requiring the department of education to convene a health care-related training for school personnel work group. (Formerly HF 102.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1227.
5/27/2025