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.
Impact
This bill modifies existing laws around the administration of emergency medical assistance to students with specific health needs and provides clear guidelines for schools on how to handle seizure-related emergencies. The legislation emphasizes the training of additional school employees who volunteer to assist school nurses. Notably, the bill also requires that these employees receive proper training in administering the nasal medication and using the vagus nerve stimulators, ensuring an immediate response in life-threatening situations should the school nurse be unavailable.
Summary
Senate Bill S3817 aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students with seizure disorders in public schools by mandating the development of policies for the emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and the use of manual vagus nerve stimulators. The bill stipulates that each board of education must create a detailed plan in accordance with guidelines set by the Department of Education. The plan will focus on the roles of trained school staff in emergencies related to students suffering from seizures, reinforcing the importance of these procedures in school settings.
Contention
Potential points of contention surrounding S3817 may include concerns related to liability and the expectation of informed consent from parents. The bill requires that parents sign statements acknowledging that the school and its employees will not be held liable for any injuries resulting from the administration of medication or procedures, which may raise questions regarding the adequacy of protections for both families and school staff. Moreover, the bill's implementation could prompt discussions on the adequacy of training provided to non-medical personnel within schools, ensuring that they are sufficiently prepared to handle emergencies competently.
Same As
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.
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 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 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.