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MA S422

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick O'Connor

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires each public, private, and parochial school to have at least one trained employee capable of administering seizure rescue medications and Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) magnets to students with seizure disorders

  • Mandates seizure recognition and first aid training for principals, guidance counselors, teachers, bus drivers, classroom aides, and other personnel with direct student contact

  • Parents of students with seizure disorders must provide written authorization, a healthcare provider statement with medication details, and collaborate with schools to create an individualized seizure action plan

  • Public schools must provide age-appropriate seizure education programs to all students, consistent with Epilepsy Foundation of America guidelines

  • Provides liability protection for school districts and employees who act in good faith when assisting students with epilepsy or seizure disorders; takes effect one year after enactment

Legislative Description

Relating to seizure disorders in schools

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2867

12/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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