PA SB402

Allows school districts and charter schools to voluntarily participate in a program where trained nonmedical employees can administer emergency anti-seizure medication (nasal sprays, vagus nerve stimulator magnets, and other FDA-approved non-rectal treatments) to students with epilepsy when no nurse is available on-site.

Requires volunteer employees to receive training from licensed health care professionals, with retraining required if they haven't administered medication within two years; employees cannot be coerced to volunteer and may rescind their participation with appropriate notice.

Parents or guardians must submit written authorization requesting emergency medical assistance for their child, along with a health care provider statement detailing the student's medication, dosage, seizure symptoms, and post-seizure observation protocols.

Schools participating in the program receive civil liability immunity for good faith actions and must provide defense and indemnification to volunteer employees; schools must also compensate volunteers if emergency administration requires work beyond scheduled hours.

Department of Education must develop and publish training guidelines by December 31, 2025, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and maintain a clearinghouse of best practices on its website.