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NM SB191

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Harold Pope

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the New Mexico Public Education Department to adopt rules by December 31, 2026 for training school employees and bus drivers on seizure disorder management, including recognition of symptoms and first aid

  • Mandates that schools with students who have seizure disorders have at least two trained personnel (school nurses or volunteer seizure care personnel) capable of administering seizure rescue medications and operating vagus nerve stimulation and responsive neurostimulation devices

  • Requires parents or guardians seeking seizure care for their child to submit a seizure action plan containing physician orders, symptoms, recommended care, accommodations for activities, and emergency contact information

  • Establishes that trained seizure care personnel must be available during regular school hours and all school-sponsored activities, trips, and extracurricular events where students with seizure disorders participate

  • Provides civil and professional liability immunity for school employees, nurses, and bus drivers who act with ordinary care consistent with the act's provisions

Legislative Description

Seizure Safe Schools Act

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SJC

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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