Requires public schools to develop policy for emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagus nerve stimulator on students with seizure disorder.
Impact
The implementation of A5336 is expected to improve emergency response protocols within schools for students with seizure disorders. By formalizing procedures for the administration of seizure medications and stimulation devices, the bill supports a more structured and supportive environment for affected students, allowing them to receive timely care which may be crucial in preventing severe health consequences.
Summary
Assembly Bill A5336 aims to enhance the safety and care of students with seizure disorders in New Jersey public schools. The bill mandates that each board of education creates a policy for the emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and the use of manual vagus nerve stimulators. The primary responsibility for this administration lies with the school nurse, who is required to appoint at least two additional trained school employees to act as designees in the absence of the nurse. This policy ensures that immediate medical intervention is available for students experiencing seizures during school hours.
Contention
Points of contention surrounding A5336 may involve concerns regarding liability, as the bill stipulates that school districts and their employees would not be held liable for injuries arising from the administration of these medications, provided that trained personnel administer them in good faith. Parents must also consent in writing to this administration, raising questions about parental rights and school responsibilities in emergency health situations. Additionally, there may be debate on the adequacy of training protocols and the preparedness of school staff to manage such emergencies effectively.
Same As
Requires public schools to develop policy for emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagus nerve stimulators on students with seizure disorders.
Requires public schools to develop policy for emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagus nerve stimulator on student with seizure disorder.
Requires public schools to develop policy for administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagas nerve stimulators for students with seizure disorder on emergent basis.
Requires public schools to develop policy for administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagas nerve stimulators for students with seizure disorder on emergent basis.
Requires school districts to maintain supply of nasal rescue medication and oxygen for seizure emergencies; provides for training of designees to administer nasal rescue medication and oxygen when school nurse is not physically present.
Requires school districts to maintain supply of nasal rescue medication and oxygen for seizure emergencies; provides for training of designees to administer nasal rescue medication and oxygen when school nurse is not physically present.
Requires schools to follow seizure action plans developed by health care providers of students diagnosed with a seizure disorder; requires schools to provide seizure awareness training to certain employees on the recognition of signs and symptoms of a seizure and the appropriate steps to be taken to respond to such symptoms.
Requires schools to follow seizure action plans developed by health care providers of students diagnosed with a seizure disorder; requires schools to provide seizure awareness training to certain employees on the recognition of signs and symptoms of a seizure and the appropriate steps to be taken to respond to such symptoms.
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.
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.
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.