H4641
An Act relating to seizure disorders in schools
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve support and accommodations for students with seizure disorders within Massachusetts schools. It requires schools to develop and implement policies and procedures to identify students with seizure disorders, provide necessary medical support, and create a safe learning environment. The legislation also mandates that schools provide training for staff on recognizing and responding to seizures, and ensures students have access to necessary medications and emergency procedures.
Key provisions
- Schools must develop policies for identifying students with seizure disorders.
- Schools must provide necessary medical support for students with seizures.
- Schools must create a safe learning environment for students with seizures.
- Staff training on recognizing and responding to seizures is required.
- Students must have access to necessary medications.
- Schools must establish emergency procedures for managing seizures.
Who is affected
- Students with seizure disorders
- School staff
- School administrators
- School districts
- Parents/Guardians of students with seizure disorders
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
Christopher Hendricks
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
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An Act relating to seizure disorders in schools
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4641
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/23/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Education |
| 10/23/2025 | House | New draft of H635 |
| 10/23/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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