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RI S2350
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Louis Dipalma
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AI Summary
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Requires parents of students with seizure disorders to collaborate with physicians and school nurses to create individualized seizure action plans that include medication access, administration instructions, and seizure recognition protocols
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Authorizes trained school employees to administer FDA-approved nasal seizure rescue medications in emergencies when no school nurse is immediately available, with parent/guardian consent
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Mandates training through the Epilepsy Foundation Seizure Training for School Personnel Program and CPR certification for staff administering seizure medications, though employees cannot be penalized for refusing training
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Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Department of Health to establish policies and regulations for seizure rescue medication administration in schools
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Provides civil liability protection for school districts and employees acting in good faith and substantial compliance with seizure action plans
Legislative Description
Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.
Education
Last Action
Placed on Senate Calendar (03/24/2026)
3/12/2026