KS SB162

Beginning in school year 2025-2026, Kansas school districts must provide up to one hour of seizure recognition and first aid training to all employees working in buildings with students who have seizure disorders

Training must follow nationally-recognized epilepsy organization guidelines and cover recognizing seizure signs/symptoms, appropriate response steps, and administering seizure medications

School nurses (or administrators in their absence) are responsible for coordinating seizure disorder care and ensuring annual training compliance when affected students are enrolled

Parents must provide written authorization, a healthcare provider statement with medication details, and collaborate on a seizure action plan before rescue medication can be administered at school

School employees and districts receive immunity from liability for acts or omissions related to implementing the training requirements or administering care under this law