H 4641
An Act relating to seizure disorders in schools
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Bill overview
This bill aims to make schools ‘seizure-safe’ by requiring them to have trained staff who can administer seizure rescue medications or assist with manual vagus nerve stimulation, if needed. It mandates training for school personnel on recognizing seizure symptoms and providing first aid, and establishes procedures for obtaining parental authorization and creating individualized seizure action plans. Schools with students diagnosed with seizure disorders or prescribed seizure medications must comply with these requirements.
Key provisions
- Schools must have at least one staff member trained in administering seizure rescue medications and/or vagus nerve stimulation.
- Training for school personnel on recognizing seizure symptoms and providing first aid is required.
- Schools must obtain written authorization from parents/guardians to administer medications.
- Individualized seizure action plans must be developed in collaboration with parents/guardians.
- Training programs must align with guidelines from the Epilepsy Foundation of America.
- A registered nurse can fulfill training requirements.
- Authorization for medication administration is valid for each school year.
- Liability protection for school personnel assisting students with seizures.
Who is affected
- Public school districts
- Private and parochial schools
- School personnel (principals, guidance counselors, teachers, bus drivers, classroom aides)
- Students with seizure disorders
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
Christopher Hendricks
Danillo A. Sena
III John Barrett
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Bill H.4641 194th (Current)
An Act relating to seizure disorders in schools
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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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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