NJ S1228

Public schools must develop policies for emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and manual vagus nerve stimulators for students with seizure disorders, with school nurses having primary responsibility.

School nurses must designate at least two trained volunteer employees to administer emergency seizure treatment when the nurse is not physically present, with designees required to hold CPR certification and defibrillator training.

Parents must provide written consent and sign liability waivers acknowledging the school district has no liability for injuries arising from emergency seizure treatment administered by designated staff.

Schools must incorporate age-appropriate epilepsy and seizure disorder education at least once between kindergarten and third grade, and at least once between grades six and twelve.

The bill takes effect on the first day of the 12th month after enactment, allowing time for the Department of Education and Department of Health to develop training protocols in consultation with the New Jersey State School Nurses Association.