NJ S1060

Requires each board of education to develop policies for emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagus nerve stimulators on students with seizure disorders

School nurses have primary responsibility for administering medication and using stimulators, but must designate at least two additional trained volunteer employees to act when the nurse is not physically present

Parents must provide written consent, acknowledge the district has no liability for injuries arising from administration, and supply adequate medication to the school nurse and designees

Students must be transported to a hospital emergency room by emergency services after receiving nasal seizure rescue medication for evaluation and medical clearance before returning to school

Schools must incorporate age-appropriate education on epilepsy and seizure disorders at least once between kindergarten and third grade and at least once between grades 6-12, following Epilepsy Foundation of America programs