An Act relating to seizure disorders in schools
This bill requires public and private schools in Massachusetts to ensure that at least one employee at each school is trained to administer seizure rescue medication or use a Vagus Nerve Stimulator magnet for students with seizure disorders. It mandates that all school staff who interact with students receive training on recognizing seizure symptoms and providing first aid, with registered nurses serving as a qualified alternative to other trained staff. The legislation also establishes a process for parents to provide written authorization and medication for their children, requires the creation of individualized seizure action plans, and mandates age-appropriate seizure education for all students. These requirements apply only to schools that currently have enrolled students with seizure disorders or prescribed seizure medications.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 20, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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